Benefits Administration Specialist

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Benefit Specialist to administer comprehensive employee benefits, enrollments, and leave-related programs. You will process enrollments, life events, and COBRA within an HRIS, ensuring accurate records and compliance with ACA requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in business or HR and at least two years of progressive experience in benefits administration, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills to support managers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources or related field.
• 2 years of progressive related work experience in Benefits, human resources or related field.
• Experience in benefits administration.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required to interact with a wide range of internal and external constituencies.
• Excellent independent judgment and the ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Must be approachable, dependable and a self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Process daily benefit transactions including new enrollments, life-event changes, evidence of insurability, and terminations in HRIS system.
• Verify employee dependent documentation.
• Maintain accurate enrollment, dependent and beneficiary records in HRIS system.
• Distribute Affordable Care Act (ACA) required employee eligibility notifications.
• Assist in the processing of the Education Assistance Benefits.
• Respond to escalated employee questions/issues.
• Coordinate COBRA administration for terminated employees within guidelines of their severance package.
• Coordinate direct bill administration for employees on unpaid leave of absence with vendor.
• Counsel employees on plan options, changes, and enrollment, particularly during open enrollment.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees to address escalated issues related to all leave programs to include, but not limited to, Short Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Family Medical Leaves and Paid Parental Leave.
• Other relevant duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or HR

Tools

HRIS system

Job description

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Benefit Specialist to administer comprehensive employee benefits, enrollments, and leave-related programs. You will process enrollments, life events, and COBRA within an HRIS, ensuring accurate records and compliance with ACA requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in business or HR and at least two years of progressive experience in benefits administration, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills to support managers and