What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Compliance Specialist (health & disability) position at Church Pension Group?
Description
Department : Business Compliance
Job Type : Regular Full Time
Education Level : BA / BS or combination of education and experience
Required Years Experience : 3 Church Pension Group (CPG) is a financial services organization located in Midtown Manhattan. CPG was founded in 1917 to provide pension benefits to eligible clergy of the Episcopal Church. Since then, its mission has expanded to include life and disability insurance, health benefits, property & casualty insurance, and publishing. The Benefits Compliance Specialist supports several functions of the Business Compliance unit, including being responsible for the day-to-day compliance function of CPG's health and disability businesses, coordinating the first-level pension appeals process, coordinating the Benefit Plans Committee meetings, and serving as the CPG HIPAA Contact Person.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Being responsible for the day-to-day compliance function of CPG's health and disability businesses, including : reviewing vendor and client documents; participating in RFPs and the vendor selection process; conducting risk-based audits and assessments of business units and third-party vendors; providing regulatory guidance to the Benefits business units, including Benefits Policy; and working closely with the Legal unit.
- Coordinates the first-level pension appeals process, including : conducting research on the underlying facts; researching the applicable plan rules; proposing a resolution to the SVP, Business Compliance; drafting the acknowledgement and decision letters; and obtaining sign-off from the Legal and Client Services units.
- Coordinates the quarterly Benefit Plans Committee meetings, including : setting meeting agendas in consultation with CPG's outside fiduciary consultant, the SVP, Deputy General Counsel, and the SVP, Business Compliance; gathering and circulating meeting materials to the members of the Benefit Plans Committee; and drafting and finalizing the meeting minutes.
- Serves as the CPG HIPAA Contact Person and supports the development and implementation of the HIPAA policies and procedures, including training, across the enterprise.
- Advances the culture of compliance in CPG's three lines of business : benefits, property and casualty insurance, and publishing.
- Contributes to the strategic thinking and direction of the Business Compliance unit.
- Acts as a change agent in an ever-evolving business compliance environment
- Effective performance of the essential functions of this position requires regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues, both for purposes of relationship building and meaningful collaboration.
- Any other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS To be successful in this role, the incumbent must have the following professional background and qualities :
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Extensive use of a computer keyboard is a demand that must be met by the Benefits Compliance Specialist to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. WORK ENVIRONMENT Currently, hybrid work environment, which requires working in CPG's office Tuesdays through Thursdays and flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Church Pension Group employees must maintain a professional, compassionate, and trustworthy work environment always. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job within this environment. Salary Range : $93,000 - $120,000
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Flexible Benefits available to eligible employees :
Core Benefits automatically provided to eligible employees :
Elective Benefits available to eligible employees :
Educational Assistance Program available to eligible employees
Maternity / Paternity Leave available to eligible employees
Time Off available to eligible employees : Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Please understand that, as a general policy, CPG does not sponsor visas.
EOE : Minorities / Female / Disability / Vet / Sexual Orientation
If you are a CPG employee, please use your CPG email address when creating your profile to apply.
Salary : $93,000 - $120,000
