Benefits Programs Specialist — Insurance & Compliance

Association of Village Council Presidents; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Association of Village Council Presidents seeks an Insurance Benefits Coordinator to assist the Human Resources Director in administering AVCP's employee benefit plans, including enrollment, billing, audits, and open enrollment.

The role encompasses ongoing compliance with COBRA, HIPAA, Medicare and ERISA, with collaboration across HR and Finance, while maintaining confidentiality and providing support for payroll and benefits processes across the organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• At least two years of direct experience in benefit administration is required.
• Strong knowledge of insurance regulations and third-party record-keeping.
• Familiarity with COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA regulations.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Strong written and verbal skills; confidentiality is essential.
• Fluency or familiarity with Yup’ik culture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain insurance benefit materials for new hires and open enrollment meetings.
• Assist HR Director in developing improved policies and plans based on survey data.
• Research legislation affecting benefits on a case-by-case basis.
• Develop and maintain internal procedures for insurance benefits.
• Analyze enrollment records and administer LOAs (Military, LTD, FMLA).
• Collaborate with HR and Finance on problem resolutions.
• Oversee EAP plans by scheduling trainings and updates.
• Prepare benefit information for rehires and transfers.
• Monitor COBRA, HIPAA, Medicare, ERISA compliance and related rules.
• Process enrollments, changes, and terminations with carriers.
• Generate reports and handle correspondence with agencies.
• Maintain strict confidentiality; support other HR functions as needed.

Skills

Insurance regulations

COBRA

HIPAA

FMLA

Report writing

Cross-cultural environment

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Yup’ik familiarity

Yup’ik fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Outlook

Job description

Association of Village Council Presidents seeks an Insurance Benefits Coordinator to assist the Human Resources Director in administering AVCP's employee benefit plans, including enrollment, billing, audits, and open enrollment.

The role encompasses ongoing compliance with COBRA, HIPAA, Medicare and ERISA, with collaboration across HR and Finance, while maintaining confidentiality and providing support for payroll and benefits processes across the organization.