Benefits Specialist

Mohegan Sun; Montville (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun in Montville, CT is seeking a Benefits Administrator who processes Leaves of Absence and coordinates employee benefit enrollments, claims and payroll discrepancies. This role provides guidance on benefits, retirement programs, and related compliance.

You will manage Leaves of Absence tracking, assist with death claims processing, and help supervise Benefits Representatives, ensuring HIPAA compliance and accurate benefit enrollment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in benefits administration.
• Proficiency with benefits systems and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides employees with guidance on benefits, retirement, Leaves of Absence, and related programs.
• Administers and tracks Leaves of Absence and Workers' Compensation.
• Assists with processing death claims and HIPAA compliance.
• Oversees enrollments in benefit programs and supports supervisors in Benefits Representatives training.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Organizational & multi-tasking

Notary Public certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years of benefits administration experience

Tools

Infinium

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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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:

Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:

• 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

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes in the above job description whenever necessary.

Work Shift:

Regular

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_ 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. _