Benefits Administrator II - Human Resources - Hybrid/On Site Work Schedule

Salary: 27.00-33.50 :USD

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.

• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances

• Discounted Pet Insurance

• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).

• Retirement Match and Discretionary. ANTHC matches up to 5%, with a 3% discretionary contribution after one year of employment into a 401(a).

• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.

• Twelve Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment

• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.

• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.

• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.

• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.

• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.

• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.

• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.

• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.

• Emergency Travel Assistance

• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility

• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary:
Under general direction, oversees the day-to-day administration of ANTHC's benefit programs. This includes primary responsibility for the administration of all leave policies and procedures, answers employee benefit questions, and conducts compliance audits. Serves as the primary contact for benefit related employee questions, and coordinates internally with teams for employee questions related to those areas of expertise. Assists with the administration of the annual benefit open enrollment process and maintains primary responsibility for ad-hoc education materials and presentations throughout the year.

Responsibilities:
Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of benefits-related documentation.
Maintain up-to-date employee records and benefits databases.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits plans, eligibility, and claims.
Escalate complex issues to senior team members or vendors as needed.
Support new hire orientation by providing benefits-related information.
Ensure compliance with ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other federal and state regulations.
Assist with preparing reports and tracking required documentation for audits and compliance reviews.
Support Open Enrollment activities, including employee communications and data entry.
Assist in creating benefits education materials to improve employee understanding of available plans.
Identify opportunities to enhance benefits processes and improve efficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned.


Benefits Administrator II

• Administer benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
• Process employee benefits enrollments, status changes, and terminations.
• Ensure accurate and timely benefits processing in coordination with payroll and HRIS systems.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions, providing clear guidance on eligibility, plan options, and claims resolution.
• Address and resolve benefits-related issues, escalating complex cases as needed.
• Conduct employee education sessions on benefits offerings and assist with new hire benefits onboarding.
• Support benefits audits and ensure all benefits data is accurately documented and reported.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and recommend adjustments to ensure compliance.
• Partner with benefits providers, brokers, and third-party administrators to resolve employee issues and maintain service quality.
• Support vendor management activities, including contract renewals and performance evaluations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline benefits administration processes for increased efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with the planning and execution of annual benefits open enrollment.

Other information:

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

• Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s) and politics.
• Knowledge of benefits and compensation organization and regulation.
• Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of presentation and public speaking skills.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in operating a personal computer using a variety of software applications.
• Skill in MS Access and/or MS Excel.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources or related field. Experience may be substituted for education on the following basis: one year of relevant, full-time professional experience is equivalent to one year of college education.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Non-supervisory - Three (3) years of experience working with employee benefits programs.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
Certified Employee Benefits Specials (CEBS), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.

Salary : $27