SPECIALIST - BENEFITS

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole Hard Rock Support Services is seeking a Benefits Specialist to assist in implementing and administering our benefits programs. The role reports to the Benefits Manager and focuses on compliant administration, communication, and data analysis for a large workforce.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (preferred) with 2 years of HR experience, plus Workday and strong Excel skills. You will conduct employee sessions, manage enrollments, and ensure regulatory compliance in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with two years of HR experience administering benefits.
• Experience administering and implementing benefit programs in a large organization is ideal.
• Workday experience is required; proficient in MS Word and Excel and HRIS knowledge.
• Solid knowledge of HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, ERISA, COBRA and related employment laws.
• Strong confidentiality and professional demeanor are essential.

Responsibilities

• Administers benefit programs in compliance with policies and insurance contracts.
• Designs, evaluates and updates benefits processes for currency and compliance.
• Evaluates services and options offered by benefit programs and provides data.
• Assists with benefits communications and meetings for diverse employees.
• Monitors program effectiveness and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Oversees monthly billing, reconciliation, and disputes with insurers and accounts payable.
• Ensures eligibility status changes are communicated.
• Processes enrollments, changes, COBRA, and payroll deductions as needed.
• Meets with employees to communicate benefits and provide guidance.
• Conducts orientations and annual open enrollment sessions for employees.
• Compiles monthly billing reports and resolves disputes with insurers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

HR policy knowledge

Orientation & training

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Workday

MS Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Benefits Manager, the Benefits Specialist is responsible for assisting in the implementation and administration of benefits programs established by Seminole Hard Rock Support Services.

Essential Job Functions

• Administers benefit programs in compliance with Seminole Hard Rock Casino and Seminole Gaming Policies and Procedures, and insurance contract agreements.
• Design, evaluate and modify benefits processes to ensure that programs are current, communicated and in compliance with the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Gaming guidelines.
• Evaluates services, coverage, and options available through benefits programs offered by Seminole Gaming. Provides feedback and data as needed.
• Assist with benefits communications, meetings and practices that best meet the needs of our diverse employee group and the overall goals of the organization.
• Monitors the effectiveness of benefits programs and ensures compliance with statutory requirements on an ongoing basis and promptly reports service concerns to the Director, Compensation & Benefits or appropriate benefits representative.
• Supervises monthly billing process and reconciliation and resolves any disputes or differences with insurance company and accounts payable.
• Ensures all enrolled team members meet all eligibility requirements and promptly notifies Director, Compensation & Benefits or insurance carrier(s) if eligibility status changes.
• Processes enrollments, changes, terminations payroll deduction setups, COBRA notifications of benefit coverages as needed to maintain group eligibility.
• Meets personally with employees individually and in groups to provide assistance and communication regarding benefits programs.
• Conducts informational sessions for new employees (Orientation) and existing employees (for annual Open Enrollment, quarterly 401(k) Plan enrollment or enrollment of new benefits programs). Communicates the time and location of benefits’ meetings property-wide.
• Compiles monthly billing report for all insurance benefits, and requests payment. Resolves any disputes or differences with insurance company and accounts payable.
• Reconciles employee contribution deductions to the monthly premiums due.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, and two (2) years similar Human Resources experience required with a heavy emphasis on administering and implementing benefit programs, policies and procedures in a large company (1,000 or more employees) or an equivalent combination of education, certification and experience, preferably in a hospitality, casino or health care environment.
• Workday Experience required
• Excellent communication, presentation and analytical skills required, along with ability to prepare financial spreadsheets.
• Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel and have extensive HRIS knowledge.
• This position requires strong knowledge of HIPPA, FMLA, ADA, ERISA, and COBRA. Strong knowledge of all applicable employment laws and government regulations a must.
• High level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor required.

Work Environment:

Duties and responsibilities are typically performed in a professional office setting, but there may be times where you will need to be in operating areas. In these areas, you may be exposed to environmental factors including, but not limited to, second hand smoke and excessive noise.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

For a listing of all opportunities at Seminole Hard Rock Support Services, please go to www.gotoworkhappy.com