Senior Benefits Specialist

Northeast Ohio Medical University; Rootstown Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Educational benefits with partner univ

Lean Six Sigma training

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown, OH seeks a Senior Benefits Specialist to lead administration of employee benefit programs and retirement plans within the Office of Human Resources. You will guide enrollment, vendor relationships, and compliance in a collaborative academic environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, and wellness initiatives, with a starting salary in the $62k–$68k range and a hybrid work arrangement after six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of general HR or related experience with emphasis on benefits and data management activities.
• Knowledge of employee data management to ensure federal and state regulatory compliance specific to benefits (i.e. COBRA, HIPAA, ADA).
• Proven experience with utilization of proprietary data management/HRIS systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Benefits Administration: Administer all benefit plans and programs and manage enrollments and terminations.
• Open Enrollment: Plan and administer annual open enrollment and new-hire benefits orientation.
• Benefits Partnership: Work with providers/vendors to improve programs and handle billing.
• Data Management: Coordinate data management with IT and Accounting for accuracy.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulations related to employee benefits.
• Miscellaneous Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Benefits management

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Banner system

Job description

Senior Benefits Specialist

Position Type: Admin/Professional

Department: Human Resources

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Pay Grade: MN10

Department Specific Information

Join Northeast OhioMedical University's (NEOMED) Office of HumanResources NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-basedmedical university committed to educating health professionals,advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We areseeking a Senior Benefits Specialist in the Office of HumanResources who wants to contribute to meaningful work in acollaborative academic environment. At our organization, we are committed to fostering acollaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential tofulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feelappreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportiveorganizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align withour mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourageindividuals whose values align with this collaborative approach toapply.

Starting Salary Range: $62,167 – $68,287,commensurate with experience

Benefits & Perks

NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, andlong-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensivebenefits package is designed to help you thrive.

Healthcare Coverage

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through MedicalMutual

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account(HSA)

Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverageoptions, and Life insurance

Retirement

State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you planfor the future

Paid Time Off

Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidayseach year

Additional Benefits

Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after sixmonths) (Policy#3349-7-151)

Educational benefits with our partner universities(Policy#3349-07-45)

Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-sitetraining and Lean Six Sigma certification

Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthywork-life balance

Summary

Serve as the institution's subject matter expert onemployee health, welfare, and retirement benefit programs,including accommodation requests and other benefit-relatedinitiatives. Provide comprehensive support, guidance, andadministration to employees on all benefit matters, ensuringaccurate, timely, and effective service.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

BenefitsAdministration: Administer all benefit plans and programsincluding design and promotion of wellness initiatives; manage thebenefits administration platform, process all enrollments andterminations and required documents with providers and payroll toensure accurate records and deductions; complete analysis ofcomparison and survey data and employee utilization of currentbenefit plans to assist in development of specific recommendationsfor management review. Ensure plans are administered in accordancewith plan provisions and federal and state regulations.

Open Enrollment: Plan and administer annual openenrollment and new-hire benefits orientation programs, educatingemployees on benefit offerings and plan provisions to supportinformed enrollment decisions. Serve as a resource forbenefit-related questions and resolve issues involving benefits,services, or claims, escalating complex matters to the ExecutiveDirector or vendors as appropriate.

Benefits Partnership: Foster strong workingrelationships with all benefit providers/vendors; recommendimprovements to existing programs/strategies and investigate newbenefit programs provide analytical and technical support to ensureeffective delivery of benefit programs. Oversee the processing ofall provider billings ensuring a review for accuracy has beencompleted; resolve discrepancies as needed prior to submittingpayment by due dates.

Data Management: Coordinate with IT and Accountingas needed to provide departmental support in all areas of datamanagement related to benefits to ensure the integrity and accuracyof all records and reporting; ensure all system entries meet therequirement and timelines associated with payroll processing.

Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, state,and federal regulations related to employee benefitsadministration.

Miscellaneous Duties: Perform other duties asassigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field ORequivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of general HR or related experience withemphasis on benefits and data management activities.
• Knowledge of employee data management to ensure federal andstate regulatory compliance specific to benefits (i.e. COBRA,HIPAA, ADA).
• Proven experience with utilization of proprietary datamanagement/HRIS systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• CEBS, SHRM-CP, SPHR or PHR Certification.
• Knowledge and/or familiarity with Banner systemfunctionality.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Must be able to utilize a phone,computer and other office equipment.

NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunitiesto qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age,color, disability, gender identity or expression, geneticinformation, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexualorientation, transgender status, status as a parent duringpregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran statusor any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms itscommitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies andpractices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 etseq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexualharassment.