Benefits Specialist

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**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (BSNC) is seeking a Benefits Specialist
in Anchorage, Alaska. Responsible for assisting in the administration of assigned employee benefits programs within multi companies. Under supervision, performs complex administrative duties following established procedures in all benefits-related areas. The incumbent relies on instructions and pre-established policies, procedures and guidelines to maintain benefit-related records, processes benefit plan billings and responds to employee inquiries.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Processes and maintains health, dental, vision, accidental death and dismemberment, basic life, voluntary life insurance, critical illness, group accident, 401(k) plan transactions, and legally mandated benefit information, enrollment documentation, and dependent changes.
Ensure compliance with all federal programs such as HIPAA, COBRA, and FMLA.
Enters benefit related information into HRIS database according to established procedures. Updates and maintains benefits related procedures as necessary.
Timely response to all employee inquiries and complaints to ensure quick, equitable, and courteous resolution.
Answers questions regarding benefit eligibility, amounts of coverage, and claims procedures for employees, supervisors, and vendors.
Provide forms and other health and welfare documents to employees, departments, and subsidiaries.
Assist in various research requests, including timely responses to audit inquiries; may assist in developing and preparing reports, letters, and spreadsheets.
Conduct benefits orientation and training activities for new hires, employees newly eligible for benefits, and open enrollment.
May be expected to demonstrate knowledge of benefit plan billings, collections and refunds premiums, transfers of funds between general ledger accounts (GL), wire funds and Automated Clearing House payments, and balances GL accounts.
Assists with preparation of various governmental reports and filings, assists supervisor in preparing Summary Plan Descriptions and planning wellness initiatives and activities.
Assists supervisor with day-to-day administration of 401(k) plan, including but not limited to, distributions, corrections, adjustments, and loans.
NON - ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements :
Required (Mandatory Qualifications):
Two (2) years of benefits, insurance or human resources experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Need basic knowledge of relevant laws and regulations applicable to cafeteria plan administration, FMLA, ADA and the Affordable Care Act.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Computer based analytical skills (Excel, Word, Oracle HRMS, Deltek Costpoint and other HR/Benefits software as needed)
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Problem analysis and problem resolution at both tactical and strategic level.
Understanding of the payroll and premium collection process.
Must have strong interpersonal skills, maturity, and good judgment and be capable of communicating with a diverse range of individuals.
Professional level of confidentiality in handling employee information.
Preferred:
2 – 4 years experience working with Costpoint with an Alaska Native Corporation doing government contracting.
Strong Excel Skills.
Four (4) years human resource experience with expertise in one of the following: compensation, benefits, training and development or employee relations.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Job is performed in a modern office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS
As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Equal Opportunity/ AA/ M/ F/ D/ V employer.
In accordance with BSNC policy preference will be given to qualified current employees and qualified BSNC shareholders, spouses, and descendants.
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.
BSNC offers competitive benefits package.
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Offer Relocation :
No
# of Openings :
1
% of Travel Required :
None
Job Code :
642

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