Job Code:
06-24-1-002

Location:
Anchorage

Salary:
DOE

Opening Date:
6/13/2024

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Summary:

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Benefits Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration of benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, FMLA, etc. The Benefits Administrator conducts research, analyzes, evaluates, and administers employee benefit policies, plans, and programs that are cost-effective, fit within Chugachmiut’s commitment to employee well-being and are competitive in the industry. This position is expected to provide excellent customer service, and will continually investigate new benefits programs, improve existing programs, and overall benefits administration.

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily benefit administration tasks, including managing employee qualifying events, responding to inquiries, reconciling invoices, and vendor management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefit plan inquiries and assistance.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, HIPPA and other data protection requirements.
• Assist in reporting and managing compliance with various regulations, such as ACA, ERISA, FMLA, COBRA, ADA, and Workman Comp claims.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to benefit plans and employee eligibility.
• Coordinate and assist with Open Enrollment, including planning meetings, creating reports and communications, and ensuring accurate benefit payroll deductions.
• Provide quarterly benefit-related metrics for executive meetings.
• Manage employee leaves (STD, LTD, FMLA, Personal Leave, etc.), ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and carriers, ensuring service level agreements are met.
• Document and maintain key processes, procedures, and guides for benefit plan administration.
• Supports and responds to internal requests in the collection of audit data for compliance and control requirements.
• Identify and recommend methods to update, simplify and enhance processes, procedures, and technologies.
• When necessary, will assist the HR Generalist with pre-hire and credentialing for new hires, including verification of past and present employment, references, and background checks.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field or equivalent work experience preferred but not required.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of relevant HR/Benefits experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with HRIS systems, ideally Sage HRMS.
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or benefits-related coursework a plus.
• Understanding of benefit and leave-related laws.

Hours of Work:

Hours of work are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour for lunch. This is a full-time 37.5 hours per week and 1950 hours per year position. Chugachmiut maintains a drug/alcohol free and non-smoking environment.

Benefits: Chugachmiut offers its employees a generous and robust benefits package. Please visit www.chugachmiut.org for a complete list of our benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person