Onsite Benefits Consultant | Healthcare Benefits Expert

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Gratiot (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

PTO

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking a Benefits Consultant to work on-site in Gratiot, OH, supporting benefit plans and employee communications in a healthcare setting.

The role requires a minimum of two years HR or benefits experience and an Associate degree, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems. You will be on-site five days a week and participate in benefits education and administration.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in applicable field or equivalent HR experience.
• Minimum of two years HR or closely related experience.
• Specific benefits experience required, not general HR experience.
• Baseline benefits knowledge including regulations, plan administration, and helping employees navigate plans.
• Strong PC skills with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
• Ability to explain complex material clearly in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit questions and issue resolution.
• Present detailed benefits information during weekly new employee orientation sessions.
• Administer employee benefit plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations across medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement programs.
• Process and reconcile benefit premiums, invoices, and payroll deductions for accuracy.
• Manage COBRA administration and LOA benefit billing and follow-up.
• Audit benefit data and reports to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate records.
• Support open enrollment, onboarding education sessions, and ongoing employee communications.
• Position on-site five days a week.
• Facilitate employee benefits enrollment, new hire processing, and education with third-party administrators.

Skills

HR experience

Benefits knowledge

MS Office

HRIS

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate degree

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking a Benefits Consultant to work on-site in Gratiot, OH, supporting benefit plans and employee communications in a healthcare setting.

The role requires a minimum of two years HR or benefits experience and an Associate degree, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems. You will be on-site five days a week and participate in benefits education and administration.