Benefits Compliance & Enrollment Specialist

Chehalis Tribe; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chehalis Tribe is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to administer employee benefits programs and maintain accurate benefits records within the HRIS. You will support payroll-related benefits functions and serve as the primary resource for employees regarding benefits programs.

The role requires strong communication skills, proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems, and a thorough understanding of benefits administration, health insurance, and HR legal compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 2 years of directly related benefits employment experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FMLA and other plans.
• Administer other programs such as workers’ compensation and 401(k).
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, FMLA, employment law and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Educate employees and dependents regarding benefit plans, enrollment procedures and eligibility.
• Investigate and resolve benefit-related issues with providers, vendors, and employees.
• Manage open enrollment and new-hire benefit enrollment processes and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records and ensure privacy compliance.
• Process enrollments, life events, and terminations in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Review plan provider reports for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Submit enrollment data to carriers and vendors in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with external vendors for benefits administration and renewal processes.
• Establish positive relationships with Tribal entities and related enterprises.
• Support payroll by verifying benefit deductions and coordinating payroll changes with Finance.
• Generate and analyze benefit enrollment and payroll deduction reports.
• Demonstrate knowledge of daily HR functions and applicable laws.

Skills

Benefits administration

HRIS proficiency

Payroll systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

Chehalis Tribe is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to administer employee benefits programs and maintain accurate benefits records within the HRIS. You will support payroll-related benefits functions and serve as the primary resource for employees regarding benefits programs.

The role requires strong communication skills, proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems, and a thorough understanding of benefits administration, health insurance, and HR legal compliance.