HR Generalist - Benefits

Wabash General; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plans (457(b), 401(a))

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wabash General Hospital is seeking an HR Generalist – Benefits to administer comprehensive employee benefits programs and support wellness initiatives. The role collaborates with payroll, providers, and leadership to ensure accurate benefits administration and superior service.

In addition to benefits duties, this position backs up payroll processing quarterly and during absences. A strong HRIS background and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, HR, or related field.
• 2+ years in benefits administration or HR-related area.
• Experience with HRIS and employee benefits platforms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, HSA, FSA, retirement, COBRA).
• Assist enrollment, eligibility, coverage questions, and claims.
• Coordinate open enrollment, onboarding, changes, and offboarding.
• Support ACA compliance filings and payroll-related benefit tasks.
• Backup Payroll Clerk; process payroll quarterly as needed.
• Maintain benefit data in HRIS and payroll systems.

Skills

Benefits administration

HRIS experience

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or HR

Tools

HRIS systems

Employee benefits platforms

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $26 USD to $32.50 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

The HR Generalist – Benefits is responsible for administering employee benefits programs, supporting wellness initiatives, assisting with onboarding and orientation, and serving as a resource for employees regarding benefit-related questions and concerns.

The HR Generalist – Benefits works closely with employees, benefit providers, payroll, and hospital leadership to ensure accurate administration of benefits and HR processes while maintaining confidentiality and providing exceptional customer service.

In addition to benefits responsibilities, the Benefits Specialist serves as the backup to the Payroll Clerk, supporting payroll processing on a quarterly basis and during absences.

Essential Functions

• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA, FSA, retirement plans, and COBRA.
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment, eligibility, coverage questions, and claim resolution.
• Coordinate new hire benefit enrollment, employee changes, and offboarding processes.
• Support annual Open Enrollment planning and administration.
• Maintain accurate benefit and employee data within the HRIS and payroll systems.
• Coordinate benefit-related payments and deductions with Payroll and Accounts Payable.
• Plan, promote, and support employee wellness programs and engagement activities.
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, employee records management, and HR compliance activities.
• Support performance management processes, including distribution and tracking of annual review documentation.
• Input benefit data into payroll systems and prepare check requests for benefit-related deductions.
• Process payroll quarterly and in the absence of the Payroll Clerk.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date employee benefit files.
• Maintain and update benefit-related policies and procedures.
• Complete annual Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance filings.
• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources department while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration, human resources, or a related area preferred.
• Experience with HRIS systems and employee benefits platforms
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with employees and external providers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion.

Benefits Summary

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Free internal prescription program
• Employer contributions to premiums.
• Retirement Plans
• 457(b) plan with employer matching.
• 401(a) plan for employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Vacation days: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service
• Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
• Holidays: 6 observed paid holidays
• Work-Life Balance
• Other Benefits
• Employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Scholarship and Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses

About Us

At Wabash General Hospital, we are dedicated to putting patients at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our motto, "people you know, helping people you love," we are committed to serving our community with care and compassion.

We offer services for all generations, striving to be the trusted healthcare destination throughout every stage of life. While we are honored to have received numerous awards recognizing our efforts to be the best, what truly sets us apart is the personalized experience we provide to our patients and their families.

Our compassionate and dedicated team is focused on delivering exceptional, individualized care to support patients and their loved ones every step of the way. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

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