Human Resources - HR Benefits Specialist

Socket.dev; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

403(b) with employer contribution

Paid time off & holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

MHC Healthcare in Marana, AZ seeks an HR Benefits Specialist to administer and manage employee benefit programs, leaves of absence, and Workers' Compensation. You will work with Payroll, vendors, and HRIS to ensure accurate deductions, enrollments, and compliance across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will have an HR-focused degree, 3+ years in HR/benefits, and strong communications and organizational skills, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR, business, healthcare admin, or related field.
• 3 years of progressive experience in HR, payroll, or benefits administration.
• Arizona driver's license with clean driving record and proof of vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Administers and maintains employee benefits programs and safety programs (medical, dental, vision, disability, life, EAP).
• Handles enrollment, reconciliation, and reporting for benefits; supports leaves of absence and workers' compensation.
• Researches and updates policies to comply with federal, state, and local requirements; creates and maintains reports and audits.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in HR, Business Admin, Healthcare Admin, or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

MHC Healthcare is seeking an HR Benefits Specialist to join the Human Resources team at the Marana Main Health Center, located in the heart of Marana, AZ.The HR Benefits Specialist is responsible for administration, implementation, maintenance, and management of employee benefits. Manages enrollments and reconciliation for employee benefit programs, tracks leaves of absence, and provides guidance to leadership and employees in the areas of benefits, leaves of absence, and Workers' Compensation.

MHC Healthcare is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC), with 14 sites in Tucson and Pima County.Our mission is to improve our Community by providing exceptional, whole-person healthcare.

The following qualifications are required:

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• 3 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, payroll, or benefits administration with responsibility for managing employee benefit programs, HRIS processes, or associated compliance requirements
• Current Arizona driver’s license with clean driving record and proof of current vehicle insurance (39-month MVR will be run by MHC)

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Healthcare-related professional administrative experience
• Certification in Human Resources or Employee Benefits (PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS, or equivalent)

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if applicable and must be directly related to the functions and body of knowledge required to successfully perform the job.

This position has the following supervisory responsibility:

Does not direct or supervise others.

The ideal candidate will also possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to resolve complex issues utilizing knowledge of MHC policies and procedures, internal process guides, external resources, and elevate when appropriate.
• Thorough understanding of HR and benefits concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent prioritization skills, with ability to track and adjust workflows and projects to meet deliverables.
• Excellent organizational skills, attentive to detail, and able to self-audit work for accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, research, analyze, create and update detailed processes, reports, audits, and workflows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to collaborate and influence.
• Ability to implement and enforce process timelines.
• Knowledge of HR policy design and compliance with relevant federal, state, and local requirements.
• Computer proficient, to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Excellent customer service, organizational, and communication skills with emphasis on responsiveness, building trust, mutual respect, and courtesy.
• Demonstrates cultural competence and commitment to supporting and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through work performance and professional interactions.
• Familiarity with payroll processes and reconciliation as they pertain to employee benefit deductions and adjustments.
• Ability to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations affecting benefits and leaves of absence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for administration and maintenance of company benefits and safety programs including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Leave of Absence, Workers' Compensation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), retirement plans, education reimbursement, employee discounts, Affordable Care Act (ACA), and other benefits.
• Communicates effectively as related to employee benefits and programs.
• Manages efficient and effective processes for benefits enrollment and maintenance.
• Responsible for the benefits and safety, document management processes.
• Works with the HRIS Specialist to research, test, and troubleshoot HR systems and related technology.
• Continuously develops and supports HR process improvements.
• Researches, designs, updates, and implements MHC policies, processes, and programs to comply with relevant federal, state, and local requirements.
• Provides individualized guidance to staff regarding policies and procedures related to benefits, safety, and leave.
• Adapts benefits, safety, and leave-related processes to improve regulatory compliance and employee experience.
• Coordinates with Risk Management for incident reports, occupational illness and injury reports, OSHA, and Workers' Compensation programs.
• Designs and generates reports on a recurring and as-needed basis.
• Researches, prepares, and conducts annual Benefits Open Enrollment. .
• Responsible for education reimbursement programs.
• Secures employee discount programs..
• Determines employee benefits eligibility and manages employee payment and reimbursement processes.
• Responsible for verification and reconciliation of benefits records, documents, invoices, and reports.
• Designs, updates, and presents Benefits materials for New Employee Orientation and promotes benefits offerings to new and existing employees.
• Manages community service program.
• Collaborates with employees, Payroll, vendors, and insurance providers to ensure compliance with requirements and accurate financial payments/deductions.
• Reviews, researches, and manages requests for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ergonomic accommodations.
• Continuously develops knowledge in areas of recruiting, benefits, leaves of absence, employee relations, and compensation.
• Adheres to strict confidentiality policies.
• Collaborates closely with Payroll to ensure accurate and timely deduction processing, reconciliation of benefit invoices, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Stays current on regulatory changes affecting employee benefits, leaves, and wellness initiatives, and adjusts processes accordingly.

Benefits:

MHC Healthcare's vision is to be the premier provider and employer in community health. To support our mission and vision in our community, MHC Healthcare believes health and well-being must start at home. Therefore, employees have many opportunities to care for our own health and wellness with benefits such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 403(b) with employer contribution
• Short-term disability and other benefits
• Paid time off including 11 holidays plus vacation and sick leave accrual
• Paid bereavement, jury duty, and community service time
• Employee discount for medical/dental/behavioral health services ($500 per year for full-time)
• Education reimbursement ($3,000 per year for full-time)

Marana Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and pregnancy-related conditions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or to participate in the interview process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), please contact our Human Resources Department at 520-682-4111.

Marana Health will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, all personnel actions such as compensation, promotion, demotion, benefits, transfers, staff reductions, terminations, reinstatement and rehire, company-sponsored training, education and tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will be administered in accordance with the principles of equal employment opportunity.