Temporary Benefits Assistant - Senior - Human Resources - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days

John Muir Health; Walnut Creek, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 98,857,000 - 133,415,000; Full time

Job summary

John Muir Health in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Benefits Assistant - Senior to support the benefits team with accurate and timely benefit administration. You will be the primary resource for employees with questions about the self-pay process and related benefits inquiries.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and about two years of benefits experience. Strong interpersonal skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with Workday are essential to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field
• 2 years benefits administration experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist benefits team with administration and employee inquiries
• Serve as primary contact for employees on self-pay process
• Manage long-term disability process

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree - HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Description

The Benefits Assistant - Senior supports and assists the benefits team, ensuring efficient and accurate benefit administration in a timely manner. This role serves as the primary contact for employees, assisting with questions about the self-pay process and manages the long-term disability process. Interacts on a daily basis with benefit team members and employees.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Human Resources or related field

Preferred Experience

2 years of benefits administration experience –

Skills

Core Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal with an excellent phone manner. Strong time management and organizational skills. Quality focus with strong attention to detail, ensuring all work is completed with excellence and to high standards for quality and integrity. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook). Workday experience.

Work Shift

08.0 - 08:30 - 17:00 No Waive (United States of America)

Pay Range

Pay Range: $34.50 - $46.58. Hourly Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure. Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area. Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word ‘exempt’ on it.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Company Overview

John Muir Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health care organization east of San Francisco serving patients in Contra Costa, Alameda and southern Solano Counties. It includes a network of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians and 6,300 employees, The health system’s facilities include John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center (554-bed acute care facility), which serves as Contra Costa County's only designated trauma center, and John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center (247-bed acute care facility). Together, they are recognized as top centers for neurosciences, orthopedic, cancer, cardiovascular, trauma, emergency, pediatric, and high-risk obstetrics care. Other areas of specialty include general surgery, robotic surgery, weight-loss surgery, rehabilitation and critical care. In February 2024, John Muir Health opened the Behring Pavilion, which is home to the UCSF-John Muir Health Jean and Ken Hofmann Cancer Center in Walnut Creek. This state-of-the-art facility brings cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination into one location. Patients benefit from the expertise of top cancer specialists from John Muir Health and UCSF Health and have access to the latest treatment advances close to home. John Muir Health also offers complete inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programs and services at our 73-bed fully accredited psychiatric hospital and outpatient center located in Concord. In addition, John Muir Health provides a number of primary care and outpatient services at 89 practice sites throughout the community and urgent care centers in Berkeley, Brentwood, Concord, San Ramon and Walnut Creek. John Muir Health offers a collaborative, patient-centered health care environment with an emphasis on listening, explaining, and working together as a team, to help patients achieve their optimal health. We recognize those who exemplify excellence and reward them for contributing to our collective success. From individual to department to spontaneous recognition, Employee of the Month, Employee Suggestion Program rewards, Employee Success Sharing Program, and many more, we find unique ways to thank our employees for the outstanding efforts they make every day. Competitive salary and benefit package available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage and consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please visit the EEO website here. All hospitals are accredited by The Joint Commission, a national surveyor of quality patient care. John Muir Health is an equal opportunity employer.