Benefits Specialist

About This Role

Being a trusted resource for employees to understand and maximize their benefits is the core of this role. The Benefits Specialist ensures that benefit programs remain accurate, compliant, and employee-focused, supporting team members through important life events.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs including health and welfare plans, paid time off, disability, and leave of absence programs
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries, researching issues and providing timely, accurate guidance
• Coordinate Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Short-Term Disability (STD), military, personal, and other leave programs while ensuring regulatory compliance
• Educate employees and leaders on benefit programs, leave policies, and eligibility requirements
• Partner with Payroll to coordinate benefit deductions, premium collections, reimbursements, and related payroll processes
• Audit benefit enrollments, deductions, vendor invoices, and eligibility records to maintain data integrity
• Monitor HRIS benefit file feeds and troubleshoot discrepancies
• Process life insurance and long-term disability claims while serving as a liaison with benefit vendors
• Maintain and update benefits policies, employee communications, forms, and intranet content
• Assist with Open Enrollment, benefits fairs, new hire orientation, and supervisor education
• Participate in benefits and compensation surveys, special projects, and continuous process improvement initiatives
• Support a culture of compliance, customer service, collaboration, and operational excellence

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Experience in Human Resources
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Strong customer service skills

Important Details

• Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Hours Per Week: 40

About the Company

At University Health, employees are considered the greatest asset.