Benefits Specialist

Mothership; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A financial services agency located in West Palm Beach, Florida, is seeking a detail-oriented Benefits Specialist to manage employee benefits programs. This role involves delivering exceptional customer service, educating employees about their benefits, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, along with 1-2 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills are essential. Apply through the provided links for consideration.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of customer service experience required.
• 1-2 years of experience in employer benefits required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service to employees and field partners.
• Educate employees about their benefits and enrollment processes.
• Research and resolve product and service issues.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Prism

Job description

Overview

Location: West Palm Beach, Florida

Pay: up to 30 per hour DOE

Position Overview

Our client, a Global Financial Services company, is seeking a detail-oriented Benefits Specialist with a focus on customer service. In this role, you will be instrumental in managing employee participation in various benefit programs, including health insurance, ancillary benefits, and other perks. Your responsibilities will encompass effectively communicating benefit details to employees, addressing their inquiries, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service to employees and field partners through various communication channels, including phone calls and emails.
• Educate employees about their benefits, enrollment processes, and choices, providing guidance to ensure optimal customer service.
• Research and resolve product and service issues from internal partners, clients, and worksite employees, ensuring accurate and timely responses.
• Reference benefit documentation to ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations and laws, including Section 125.
• Maintain knowledge of all systems, processes, and changes pertaining to various benefit plans, regulatory changes, policy changes, industry developments, and internal resources.
• Collaborate with team members, sharing tasks and responsibilities to achieve common goals and foster a sense of unity.
• Prepare and process basic benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, and adjustments for PEO Benefit offerings, ensuring timely processing and accurate record-keeping.
• Participate in the annual enrollment process, including training, education, and follow-up, while reviewing current processes and changes.
• Utilize problem resolution and critical thinking techniques to assist customers and make recommendations to the team and management.
• Provide professional communication in all interactions, demonstrating strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Meet all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through adherence to business schedules, responsiveness, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of customer service experience required.
• 1-2 years of experience in employer benefits required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a PEO environment preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic understanding of Prism.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond the normal work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Capacity to work under specific time constraints.

Licenses and Certifications:

• 2-15 Life and Health License preferred (to be obtained within 3 months of hire but flexible).

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How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their application here: mothershipcorp.com/questionnaire

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Mothership is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Learn more about all the incredible opportunities available at Mothership, where we match you with world renowned clients and work, and help you develop and grow, enable you with cutting-edge intuitive technology, and so much more!