Benefits Specialist I

Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council is seeking a Benefits Specialist I/II to support benefits administration on-site in Tuolumne, CA. You will handle enrollments, changes, terminations, and inquiries while maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy across benefits systems.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work under supervision initially, with growth potential into advanced responsibilities as training progresses.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• Must maintain an extremely high level of confidentiality.
• Strong computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other databases; maintain electronic file systems.
• Prior experience in benefits administration preferred.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, is organized, and can assign tasks for timely completion.
• Ability to carry out projects with minimal instruction and make sound work decisions in line with policies.

Responsibilities

• Benefits administration and monitoring of benefit programs as directed by the Benefits Director.
• Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Assist employees with benefits questions in a timely, courteous, and professional manner.
• Manage all files and records in accordance with policies and confidentiality standards.
• Perform regular audits of benefits data for accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as liaison between internal and external partners to ensure proper coverage and payments.
• Distribute enrollment materials and facilitate open enrollment training for employees.
• Process supplemental requests from vendors and update enrollment materials as needed.
• Generate reports for the Benefits Director.

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Task delegation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Databases

Electronic file systems

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council - Tuolumne, CA 95379
• Salary Range: $21.00 - $26.00 Hourly
• Job Category: Insurance
• Specialist I/II

Responsibilities

• Benefits administration and monitoring of benefit programs as directed by the Benefits Director
• Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations
• Assist employees with benefits related issues and questions in a timely, courteous, and professional manner
• Manage all files and records in accordance with internal policies, federal confidentiality standards, and employee confidentiality applicable laws
• Perform regular audits of benefits data to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Provide positive business relationships and act as liaison between internal and external partners to ensure proper coverage, claim services, and payments
• Correspond with and distribute enrollment materials to benefit eligible employees
• Facilitate training classes to all eligible employees to educate employees on benefit package
• Process supplemental requests as requested by benefit vendors
• Maintain and update all enrollment and informational materials as needed
• Generate reports as requested by Benefits Director
• Implementation of open enrollment- including, but not limited to, review of open enrollment materials and roll out of open enrollment on Benefit Administration system
• At the direction of either the Benefits Director or Benefits Analyst, administer ACA guided/applicable benefits
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Specialist I is a trainee/entry level in the Specialist series. Specialist I will work under the direct supervision of the Benefits Director and in tandem with the Senior Benefits Specialist for the purpose of training. As training progresses, and as knowledge and applicable skills increase, the range of duties and scope of responsibilities will broaden.

Specialist II is the fully competent level in the Specialist series. Receives general supervision and direction from the Benefits Director.

Senior Specialist highest level in the Specialist series. The Senior Specialist receives general supervision and direction from the Benefits Director and is responsible for training of the Specialist I/II.

Qualifications - starting as a Specialist I:

• Possess High School Diploma or GED. Some college preferred.
• Must maintain an extremely high level of confidentiality.
• Must have strong computer skills, including use of Word, Power Point, Excel and other databases; must maintain electronic file systems.
• Prior work experience in benefits administration preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate good communication skills.
• Must be very organized and have ability to assign tasks for timely completion.
• Must be able to carry out projects with minimal instruction.
• Must be able to make sound work decisions in accordance with rules, regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
• Must establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees and the public.
• Must possess a valid California drivers’ license and comply with the requirements of the Tribe’s driving policy and insurance requirements.