Sr. Benefits Specialist

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 Medical Plans

Employer Funded HRA

3 Dental Plans

Vision Plan

401K

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off; Sick and Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is seeking a Sr. Benefits Specialist to manage benefit policy interpretation, retirement administration, regulatory compliance, wellness, training, and customer service for GCNA and its affiliates.

The role emphasizes eligibility tracking, COBRA coordination, vendor collaboration, and annual open enrollment, with possible travel for wellness events and training. Strong communication and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in benefits compliance and with external provider partners.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to speak and read English proficiently.
• Capable of handling multiple calls due to high volume.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook) and strong Excel skills.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with team member inquiries via phone, mail, and email about benefits.
• Coordinate eligibility with leaders, HRBPs, and third-party admins.
• Assist with training and mentoring Benefits Specialists.
• Process retro-payments and coordinate with Payroll.
• Reconcile carrier bills and perform audits.
• Assist with ERISA and other regulatory reporting.

Skills

Benefits compliance

Customer service

English proficiency

Phone/email multitasking

MS Office

Excel

Background check readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

2626 W Beryl Ave Phoenix Arizona, 85021,Starting Pay :$25.00 Hourly

Position Description

The Sr. Benefits Specialist is responsible for performing a wide variety of benefit support functions, including but not limited to benefit policy and procedure interpretation, benefit and retirement administration, regulatory compliance, wellness, training and customer service for Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) and its affiliated entities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily, effectively communicates via phone, mail, and email to Team Member inquiries and requests regarding their benefits. Forms of Team Member communication include phone calls, emails and tickets submitted through our ticketing system.
• Partners with Leaders, HR Business Partners, and Third-Party administrators in the weekly process of Team Members eligibility. Tracks notices to confirm that benefit offers are made to eligible Team Members.
• Serves as a trusted resource on the team; assisting with training and mentoring Benefits Specialists
• Assists with Team Member retro-payment adjustments for benefits after the effective date of enrollment, changes, terminations, etc. and partners with Payroll for processing.
• Responsible for reconciling bills from carriers as well as internal and external system audits, as needed.
• Assists with the reporting requirements of all relevant government rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
• Tracks and processes medical support orders, including any follow-up that may be needed.
• Reviews audit reports generated by various sources and resolves benefit data discrepancies.
• Mediates between benefit providers and Team Members, such as assisting in handling Team Member's routine benefit-related questions.
• Assists with the wellness program, including impactful events and challenges for all GCNA Team Members that promote well-being. This may require travel to other locations.
• Coordinates with vendor on the Team Member notification of COBRA eligibility to household members and Team Members that are on a leave of absence; includes notification to household members of eligibility for COBRA, etc. when benefits are discontinued.
• Ensures the tickets in Jira for all retirement and benefit related questions are reviewed on a regular basis, providing information to Team Members inquiring about GCNA's retirement and benefit plans.
• As needed, collaborates with vendors, brokers, and insurance carriers regarding escalated customer issues, billing reconciliations, and other concerns as they arise.
• Builds relationships with Team Members and Leaders and acts as a point of contact for our Insurance Carriers.
• Responsible for assisting in the planning and organizing of the annual open enrollment process for all GCNA Team Members. Includes scheduling and organizing facilities, preparing documents, coordination with insurance company representatives and other vendors, coordinating and scheduling staffing for all open enrollment activities, etc. Coordinates dissemination of information with providers.
• Assists in the preparation and distribution of written communications to inform Team Members of benefit offerings. Also assists in the development of tools that aid Team Members in benefits selection.
• To ensure efficiency, documents any new or updated processes, as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge of State and Federal legislation regarding Team Member benefits or anything that may impact Team Member benefits including Health Care Reform.
• Contributes to building a cohesive work environment by working together as a team.
• Models Goodwill Core Values - Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
• Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

• 3+ years' related experience, specifically with benefits compliance, medical insurance, and working with external provider partners is required
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to speak and read English proficiently
• Insight to remain objective when managing sensitive customer service issues
• Capable of handling multiple calls on a consistent basis due to heavy phone volume
• Versatility to work in an office setting with other Team Members that reflects an environment of constant movement and multi-tasking
• Proficient in MS Office skills including Word and Outlook
• Must have strong Excel skills
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly, with a strong attention to detail by focusing on the minute details of a project or task
• Ability to be self-directed and show initiative
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for position

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

You will be eligible for a comprehensive Total Rewards package, 1st of the month following 60 days of employment that includes the following:

• 5 Medical Plans
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 3 Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• 401K
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off; Sick and Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• These are just a few highlights of our key benefit offerings!

Become a valued member of an organization where good work meets community impact. Our mission is: Empowering Individuals, Strengthening Families, and Building Stronger Communities. Goodwill provides no-cost career development, training, and education services to help individuals build a better life for themselves and their families. Our core values are Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation. Everything we accomplish as a team is centered around these core values. Together, we create an inclusive and welcoming environment for each other. With stores conveniently located near you, you can work for a company where team strength and success are valued and encouraged. Join our team and gain opportunities for job growth at Goodwil and beyond.

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race (including traits associated with race, e.g., hairstyles), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, military status, age, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and local fair employment practice laws.

Individuals with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or state or local laws. Please contact Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona at 1-833-624-0920 option 6 or [e-mail] if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

For questions about your application or employment with Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona, please contact our Candidate Support Line at 1-833-624-0920, option 5.