Benefits Administrator

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA seeks an experienced Benefits Administrator to manage day-to-day benefits administration, enrollment, and communications. You will evaluate costs, assist in design of programs, and liaise with third-party providers to ensure competitive offerings.

The role supports employees through enrollment meetings, eligibility guidance, and benefit information for memos and presentations, while maintaining data integrity and coordinating annual enrollment and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, accounting or related field.
• 3 years of HR and benefits administration experience.
• Experience with Workday Benefits preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• CEBS or PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers daily benefit operations.
• Assists employees with understanding benefit offerings and designs.
• Analyzes costs and trends in benefits programs to recommend changes.
• Assists with data integrity and data audits across systems.
• Coordinates reports for state and federal compliance.
• Oversees department projects to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Serves as administrator for annual enrollment and related projects.

Skills

3 years HR & benefits experience

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, accounting or related field

CEBS - IFEBP (preferred)

PHR - HRCI (preferred)

Tools

Workday Benefits

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This position is responsible for the day-to-day administration of Phoebe's integrated Benefits Administration, Enrollment, and Communication Platform; which includes the evaluating and analyzing of employee benefit costs, assisting in the design and implementation of benefit programs to ensure the offering of competitive and cost-effective benefit offerings and overseeing the administrative aspect of the organization's comprehensive Health and Wellness program. Assists employees in understanding the Phoebe benefits offerings and acts as a liaison between Phoebe and third-party benefits providers. Conducts orientation or enrollment meetings, advises on eligibility, costs, and coverage, and provides information for use in memos, presentations, or other benefits communications. Provides guidance during claims or enrollment processes. Maintains records related to benefits plan participation or contributions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, accounting or a related field. (Required)

Work Experience

• 3 years experience in HR and employee benefits administration. (required) Healthcare Preferred
• Experience with Workday Benefits (Preferred)
• Essential Microsoft Excel skills a must

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)-IFEBP (preferred)
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR)-HRCI (preferred)

Essential Functions

• Administers daily benefit operations.
• Assists employees with overall knowledge and understanding of benefit offerings and benefit plan designs.
• Analyzes costs and trends in benefits programs in order to recommend changes.
• Analyzes costs and competitive trends in employee benefit programs as compared to the hospitals current position related to trends.
• Recommends changes and addition to the benefit program.
• Participates in and supports the review of benefit programs/costs and employee/employer cost sharing relationships.
• Participates in the development of benefit program policies and procedures.
• Oversees department projects to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Serves as administrator for annual department projects including but not limited to total compensation statements, discretionary contributions, and annual enrollment.
• Monitors the flow of data between systems to ensure data integrity.
• Performs data audits.
• Oversees data flow including interface files to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinates the preparation of various reports to ensure state and federal compliance.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current Knowledge in present areas of responsibility to include any specialty certification requirements (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.