HR Benefits Coordinator

Summit Medical Group is a primary care healthcare organization seeking an HR Benefits Coordinator to support employee benefit programs throughout the employment lifecycle. The role administers enrollments, life events, payroll deductions, claims, vendor coordination, COBRA, premium arrears, ACA compliance, reporting, and employee benefits communications.

What you'll do:

• Assist the Benefits Manager with the administration of employee benefit programs, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts; Life and disability insurance; Accident coverage; Wellness programs and other employee benefits
• Conduct benefits orientations and explain the benefits self-enrollment system as needed
• Set up and administer monthly benefit enrollment and annual open enrollment activities within the HRIS
• Maintain accurate employee benefits records and process benefit changes in the payroll system for proper payroll deductions
• Process employee life event enrollments in accordance with applicable regulations and plan guidelines
• Process payroll adjustments and premium arrears related to benefit deductions as needed
• Upload and monitor vendor EDI files for health plans, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and COBRA
• Assist employees with health, dental, life, disability, and other benefit-related claims
• Serve as a backup for reviewing monthly premium statements for group insurance policies
• Assist with resolving administrative issues with insurance carriers and vendor representatives
• Support the administration of COBRA-related matters and communication with the COBRA administrator
• Prepare census reports and other benefits-related data reports as needed

What they're looking for:

• One to two years of experience in benefits administration, payroll, human resources, or a related field
• Knowledge of employee health and welfare plans, retirement plans, and wellness programs
• Working knowledge of Affordable Care Act regulations and related benefits administration requirements
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees, HR, Payroll, insurance carriers, and benefits vendors
• Experience working with an HRIS, payroll system, benefits enrollment platform, or vendor EDI files
• Experience administering COBRA, premium arrears, life event enrollments, or ACA reporting
• Experience in a healthcare or similarly regulated environment

Benefits:

• Employee Wellness Program
• Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program.