Benefit Specialist - Human Resources - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days

John Muir Health; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

John Muir Health is seeking a Benefit Specialist in Walnut Creek to administer health care benefit programs and serve as the primary contact for employees. You will educate and counsel diverse staff about benefits, interacting daily with plan administrators, carriers, and the payroll team.

A Bachelor’s in HR or related field is required, with 2–3 years in benefit administration preferred. The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office; Workday

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field required, or equivalent work experience.
• 2–3 years of benefit administration experience with self-insured plans and unions preferred.
• 1 year of HR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administer health care benefit programs for employees.
• Educate, inform and counsel employees on benefits.
• Coordinate with plan administrators, insurance carriers and payroll.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Workday

Education

Bachelor's in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

Job description

## Benefit Specialist - Human Resources - Full Time - 8 Hour - DaysApply: Walnut Creek: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR0017915## **Job Description:**The Benefit Specialist is responsible for effectively administering the health care benefit programs offered by JMH. This role will serve as the primary contact for employees and will educate, inform and counsel a diverse group of employees in regards to their health care benefits. Interacts on a daily basis with plan administrators, insurance carriers, the payroll team and employees.**Education:*** Bachelor's Degree - Human Resources ***or*** related field - Required ***or**** Equivalent work experience - Required**Experience:*** 2 - 3 years of experience in Benefit Administration including working with self-insured plans and unions - Preferred* 1 year of experience working in Human Resources - Required**License/Certifications:*** SHRM-SCP Senior Certified Professional - SHRM Society for Human Resource Management - Preferred ***or**** PHR Professional in Human Resources - HRCI HR Certification Institute - Preferred**Skills:***Core -** Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal with an excellent phone manner* Strong time management and organizational skills* Quality focus with strong attention to detail, ensuring all work is completed with excellence and to high standards for quality and integrity* Thorough understanding of laws, regulations, and agency interpretations or opinions related to healthcare plans* Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook)* Ability to work effectively with Human Resources Information Systems* Workday experience - Preferred## **Work Shift:**08.0 - 08:30 - 17:00 No Waive (United States of America)**Pay Range:**$46.23 - $62.43### ### Hourly### Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure.Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word ‘exempt’ on it.## **Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40### About Us**John Muir Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health care organization east of San Francisco serving patients in Contra Costa, Alameda and southern Solano Counties. It includes a network of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians and 6,300 employees, The health system’s facilities include John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center (554-bed acute care facility), which serves as Contra Costa County's only designated trauma center, and John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center (247-bed acute care facility). Together, they are recognized as top centers for neurosciences, orthopedic, cancer, cardiovascular, trauma, emergency, pediatric, and high-risk obstetrics care. Other areas of specialty include general surgery, robotic surgery, weight-loss surgery, rehabilitation and critical care. In February 2024, John Muir Health opened the Behring Pavilion, which is home to the UCSF-John Muir Health Jean and Ken Hofmann Cancer Center in Walnut Creek. This state-of-the-art facility brings cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination into one location. Patients benefit from the expertise of top cancer specialists from John Muir Health and UCSF Health and have access to the latest treatment advances close to home.****John Muir Health also offers complete inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programs and services at our 73-bed fully accredited psychiatric hospital and outpatient center located in Concord. In addition, John Muir Health provides a number of primary care and outpatient services at 89 practice sites throughout the community and urgent care centers in Berkeley, Brentwood, Concord, San Ramon and Walnut Creek.****John Muir Health offers a collaborative, patient-centered health care environment with an emphasis on listening, explaining, and working together as a team, to help patients achieve their optimal health. We recognize those who exemplify excellence and reward them for contributing to our collective success. From individual to department to spontaneous recognition, Employee of the Month, Employee Suggestion Program rewards, Employee Success Sharing Program, and many more, we find unique ways to thank our employees for the outstanding efforts they make every day. Competitive salary and benefit package available.****At John Muir Health, we strive to be a leading health system through the cultivation of a culture of belonging where every patient, employee, provider, and community member feels safe and valued for embracing all aspects of their differences. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage and consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please visit the EEO website here.****All hospitals are accredited by The Joint Commission, a national surveyor of quality patient care. John Muir Health is an equal opportunity employer.**