Benefits Specialist

Mercyhealth; Janesville, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification reimburse

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Janesville, WI is seeking a Benefits Specialist to support employees with benefits questions, policies, and procedures while processing status changes and terminations in Workday.

The role also maintains benefits records, supports audits and regulatory compliance, and participates in new employee orientation, open enrollment, and benefit fairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of clerical experience, preferably in Human Resources.
• Good analytical/interpretive skills.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Counsels and corresponds with partners regarding benefits, policies, and procedures via in-person, phone, email, and Workday cases.
• Processes partner change of status transactions through Workday.
• Responsible for termination paperwork and processes.
• Complies with state and federal benefit regulations.
• Participates in benefit audits on an on-going basis.
• Attends orientation as the benefit representative on a rotating basis.
• Maintains benefit personnel files and completes filing/reporting as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Clerical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Job description

Benefits Specialist page is loaded## Benefits Specialistlocations: MercyCare Building - Janesville, WItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 2026-03446The Benefits Partner supports employees with benefits questions, policies, and procedures while processing status changes and terminations in Workday. This role also maintains benefits records, supports audits and regulatory compliance, and participates in new employee orientation, open enrollment, and benefit fairs.**Schedule**: Monday - Friday, business hours**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Counsels and corresponds with partners regarding benefits, policies, and procedures via in-person, phone, email, and Workday cases.* Processes partner change of status transactions through Workday.* Responsible for termination paperwork and processes.* Complies with state and federal benefit regulations.* Participates in benefit audits on an on-going basis.* Attends orientation as the benefit representative on a rotating basis.* Maintains benefit personnel files and completes filing/reporting as required.* Answers phones and greets customers entering the department.* Is an active participant in department specific meetings and committee(s).* Participates in annual benefit projects such as open enrollment/benefit fairs and benefit plan reviews as needed.**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE*** High school diploma or equivalent.* Two years of clerical experience, preferably in Human Resources.**OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES*** Good analytical/interpretive skillsExcellent interpersonal/communication skills* All employees' hours are scheduled based on department needs.* Occasional changes to scheduled hours may be necessary due to workload or departmental deadlines.* Additional hours may be required during periods of high workload, low staffing, or emergency situations.**PAY RANGE:**$22.28 - $32.31Mercyhealth is an. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:* Medical, Dental, Vision* Life & Disability Insurance* FSA/HSA Options* Generous, accruing paid time off* Paid Parental and caregiver leave* Career advancement and educational opportunities* Tuition and certification reimbursement* Certification Reimbursement* Well-being Programs* Employee Discounts* On-Demand Pay* Financial Education* Annual recognition/awards events* Partner appreciation days* Family entertainment/attractions discount* Community service/improvement opportunitiesClick for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:* #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50* One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers* A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive WomenFor over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.