Benefit Specialist - Freeman Human Resources - West Campus

Freeman Health System; Blue Ball Village (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan with match

PTO

Job summary

Freeman Health System seeks a Benefit Specialist for Freeman Human Resources – West Campus to administer employee benefits, manage enrollment communications, and coordinate with vendors to ensure accurate deductions and timely information. The role supports FMLA and other leave programs and participates in annual events such as Benefit Bonanza and Open Enrollment.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, experience with benefits or HR, familiarity with Workday and MS Office; PHR

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• PHR certification preferred.
• Experience with employee benefits or HR insurance is preferred.
• Experience with Workday and MS Office is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administers benefits per plan documents and regulations, including data entry and employee communications.
• Performs payroll/vendor audits to ensure accuracy of deductions and vendor billing.
• Assists with Open Enrollment, annual events, and FMLA and other leave programs.
• Acts as liaison between employees and vendors and coordinates with management on leave status.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

PHR certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

MS Office Suite

Job description

Benefit Specialist - Freeman Human Resources - West Campus### Benefit Specialist - Freeman Human Resources - West CampusApply: 1111 McIntosh Cir David A. Ball, MD, Medical Building: Full time: Posted Today: JR112617**Our Mission**To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions. **Schedule: Full Time** (40 hours per week) - Days**What You’ll Do**Performs day-to-day administration of benefits according to plan documents and Federal and State regulations that includes data entry, communication and distribution of benefits information to employees, and acts as a liaison between employees and vendors as needed. Performs payroll/vendor audits to ensure accuracy of employee deductions and vendor billing. Assists with all aspects of employee benefits including annual events, such as Benefit Bonanza, Open Enrollment, and requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Performs day-to-day administration of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other leaves of absence programs, under the guidance of the Benefits Coordinator and the Chief Human Resources Officer in accordance with Federal and State regulation, and Freeman Health System Policies and procedures. Monitors, updates, and leave participants of their current status and coordinates with management on a daily basis. Assists in the development and presentation of FMLA information and training programs for employees and management. Assists the Benefits Coordinator and other staff with assignments as needed. **Requirements:**High School Diploma required **Preferred requirements:*** Previous experience with Employee Benefits, Human Resources, insurance, or similar experience.* Education or experience with Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Word and Excel.* Experience in information systems including Workday.* PHR certification* Bachelor's degree preferred. **Freeman Perks and Programs*** For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!* Health, vision, dental insurance* Retirement with employer match* Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation* Milestone payments with longevity of employment* Paid Time Off (PTO)* Extended Sick pay* Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members* Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.### Freeman About UsLocally owned and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System is a not-for-profit health system serving communities across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas through a network of hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient locations, and specialty services. The system includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and the Freeman Health System facilities in Bentonville, Springdale, Willow Creek, and Siloam Springs. Freeman Health System also operates Ozark Center – the region’s largest provider of behavioral health services, and offers comprehensive cancer, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and women’s and children’s services. The system is supported by more than 7,000 employees and is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit Freeman Health System.