Benefits Specialist

Mohegan Sun; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun in Connecticut seeks a Benefits Administrator who will process Leaves of Absence and assist with benefits enrollments, claims and payroll discrepancies.

You will guide employees on benefits and the company retirement program, administer Leaves of Absence and Workers’ Compensation, and help process death claims.

This role also involves supervising Benefits Representatives, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and maintaining Infinium skills to navigate HR systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support on employee benefits and leaves of absence.
• Assist in retirement program administration.
• Administer and track Leaves of Absence and Workers’ Compensation.
• Assist with the processing of death claims.
• Oversee enrollments in benefit programs.
• Comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Assist in supervising Benefits Representatives.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

FMLA knowledge

HIPAA awareness

Notary certification

Benefit administration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Infinium

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for processing Leaves of Absence and assists with the coordination of employee benefit enrollments, claims and payroll discrepancies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides employees with guidance and support on all employee benefits, company retirement program, Leaves of Absence, etc.
• Assists in the administration of the company retirement program
• Responsible for the administration and tracking of Leaves of Absence and Workers Compensation
• Assists with the processing of death claims

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees employees enrollments in benefit programs
• Complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
• Assists in supervising and training the Benefits Representatives

Minimum Education and Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years of experience in benefits administration

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Infinium, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must be able to obtain and hold a Notary Public certification
• Knowledge of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) law administration
• Knowledge of Mohegan Sun's insurance packages and 401(k)/retirement plan

Training Requirements

• Must complete appropriate Human Resources Training courses
• Ability to navigate in Infinium and understand where information is stored
• Ability to navigate the HR portal and Manager Self Service system
• Must become HIPAA certified

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Office work environment
• Must sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours

Work Shift: Regular. Knock, knock. Hear that sound? That's opportunity! .

Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. "Native American" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.

What began in 1996 as a gaming destination in southeastern Connecticut with a handful of Team Members has expanded into a premier entertainment enterprise with over 10,000 team members across the globe.

What drives our success is the centuries-old philosophy of the Mohegan Tribe 'The Spirit of Aquai'. Its principles of welcoming, mutual respect, cooperation and building relationships have shaped our culture, and serve as the foundation that we live by with every guest and team member interaction today, and for generations to come.