Benefits Specialist (on site, Mattoon, IL)
At a glance
Mid-level Compensation & Benefits role at Sarahbush. Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center · full-time · $54,808–$84,947 base.
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What you'll do
- Administer medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits, processing enrollments, life events, status updates and terminations
- Reconcile enrollment data, carrier bills and payroll deductions, then investigate discrepancies through reports and audits
- Guide employees through eligibility, plan choices, claims and enrollment, and prepare benefits information and learning materials
- Coordinate open enrollment communications, employee education, system changes and enrollment processing
- Keep benefits records accurate, work with payroll and vendors on issues, and protect confidential employee information
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree is required for this role
- You have at least two years administering employee benefit programs
- You bring working knowledge of benefits, payroll and HRIS systems, plus applicable benefits laws and regulations
Who this fits
This role suits someone with hands-on benefits administration experience who can support employees and manage detailed records. You’ll work on site in Mattoon, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
From the employer
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Benefits Specialist (on site, Mattoon, IL)Job Description
The Benefits Specialist administers employee benefit programs and serves as a key resource for employees, managers, and leadership by providing accurate information on health, dental, vision, and other benefits while ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant administration.
Department: Human Resources - Total Rewards
Hours: Full-time/40 hours per week
Location: On-site, Mattoon, IL
Shift: Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required: Bachelor's Degree
preferred experience: 2 or more years of experience administering employee benefit programs.
Pay: Based on experience, starting at $54,808.00
Responsibilities
Benefits Administration: Administer day-to-day employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, voluntary benefits, and related employee transactions such as new-hire enrollment, status changes, qualifying life events, and terminations., Billing, Reporting & Reconciliation: Prepare benefits reports and audits and reconcile enrollment records, carrier invoices, billing, and payroll deductions to identify and resolve discrepancies., Compliance & Confidentiality: Support compliance with applicable federal and state benefits regulations, stay current on healthcare and benefits requirements and plan changes, and maintain the confidentiality and security of employee information., Employee Support & Communications: Serve as the primary resource for employees regarding benefit eligibility, enrollment, plan options, claims, and qualifying life events. Develop and maintain benefits communications, educational materials, FAQs, and other employee resources while providing responsive, confidential customer service., Open Enrollment: Coordinate annual open enrollment activities, including communications, employee education, system updates, enrollment processing, and ongoing support., Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment., Systems, Data & Payroll: Maintain accurate benefits data in HRIS and benefits administration systems; monitor eligibility; review benefit deductions; and partner with payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing., Vendor & Issue Resolution: Partner with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, brokers, payroll, and other vendors to resolve employee issues, eligibility discrepancies, and benefit administration matters., Working knowledge of benefits administration, payroll processes, and HRIS systems, preferably Workday, with knowledge of applicable employee benefits laws and regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ACARequirements
Bachelor's Degree (Required)Compensation
Estimated Compensation Range
$54,808.00 - $84,947.20Pay based on experience