Benefits Administrator III - Human Resources Department - Hybrid

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC); Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (FEHB)

401(a) with employer match up to 5%

Discretionary employer contribution up

Job summary

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is seeking a Benefits Administrator to oversee day-to-day administration of ANTHC's benefits programs. You will manage enrollments, COBRA, terminations, and compliance, serve as primary contact for plan vendors, and support annual open enrollment with education materials.

Required: a BA/BS in business or HR, 6+ years in benefits, and strong communication. Hybrid schedule in Anchorage, with comprehensive benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, HR or related field; experience may substitute per policy.
• Minimum six years of experience with employee benefits programs.
• CEBS / SHRM-CP / PHR certifications preferred or to be obtained within one year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily benefits processing including enrollments, COBRA and terminations.
• Coordinate data with plan vendors and third-party administrators.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and timely reporting/fees.
• Deliver audits and education materials for benefits programs.

Skills

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

HR policies

Customer service

Public speaking

Oral and written communication

MS Access

MS Excel

Multitasking

Project management

Cost/benefit analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, human resources or related field

Tools

MS Access

MS Excel

Job description

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non‑profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world‑class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second‑largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre‑Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short‑Term Disability Buy‑Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On‑Site Child Care Facility with expert‑designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On‑Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at [e-mail].

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

This position is local to Anchorage, AK with hybrid work schedule.

Summary

Under general direction, oversees the day‑to‑day administration of ANTHC's benefit programs. This includes primary responsibility for the administration of all leave policies and procedures, answers employee benefit questions, and conducts compliance audits. Serves as the primary contact for benefit related employee questions, and coordinates internally with teams for employee questions related to those areas of expertise. Assists with the administration of the annual benefit open enrollment process and maintains primary responsibility for ad‑hoc education materials and presentations throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary contact for plan vendors and third‑party administrators. Coordinates transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums and plan administration. Evaluates and revises internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Documents and maintains administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes. Ensures compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensures timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
• Oversees daily benefits processing: handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, QDROs, QMCSOs, distributions, loans, hardships and compliance testing. Maintains employee benefits files, maintain benefit records in Human Resources Management System and updates employee payroll deductions.
• Oversees gathering employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans.
• Coordinates compliance reporting and annual audits.
• Administers recurring and ad‑hoc audit processes to ensure accurate processing of benefit elections, carrier interfaces, payroll files, and invoice payment.
• Oversees errors and inequities within existing benefit programs.
• Provides formal supervisor and manager training related to benefits policies, laws, and concepts.
• Represents Benefits Department and programs in divisional and organization‑wide planning committees and initiatives. Presents proposals for major initiatives to executives and senior managers.
• Assists with plan builds and overall benefit setup in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Provides expertise on process improvement for the benefit administration area of ERP.
• P erforms other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s) and politics.
• Knowledge of benefits and compensation organization and regulations.
• Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of presentation and public speaking skills.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in operating a personal computer using a variety of software applications.
• Skill in MS Access and/or MS Excel.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
• Knowledge in complex benefit administration matters
• Knowledge in advance regulatory compliance requirements
• Knowledge in benefit plan design and cost efficiencies
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meeting deadlines.
• Skill in project management.
• Skill in cost/benefit analysis.
• Skill in effectively leading junior staff in projects and coaching others.

Minimum Education Qualification

A Bachelor's degree in business, human resources or related field. Experience may be substituted for education on the following basis: one year of relevant, full‑time professional experience is equivalent to one year of college education.

Minimum Experience Qualification

Non‑supervisory – Six (6) years of experience working with employee benefits programs.

Minimum Certification Qualification

Certified Employee Benefits Specials (CEBS), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or obtained within one (1) year of hire.

Preferred Certification Qualification

Certified Employee Benefits Specials (CEBS), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR).

Additional Requirements

May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.