What are the responsibilities and job description for the BENEFITS SPECIALIST position at Ed Center - Human Resources?
POSITION: BENEFITS SPECIALIST
LOCATION: EDUCATION CENTER
COMPENSATION: PER CONFIDENTIAL HANDBOOK
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
JOB SUMMARY:
The Benefits Specialist provides support and assistance to employees with regards to benefits including medical, dental, prescription, vision, life, disability insurances and state retirement. This position processes the workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation claims. It is responsible for coordinating the wellness activities for employees and generating the necessary information to comply with the requirements of the Affordable Care Act.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate must have an associate degree in business administration with three to five years of experience with employee benefits. A bachelor’s degree in business administration is preferred. Must have knowledge of group insurance, the Affordable Care Act, workers’ compensation, and unemployment compensation. The ideal candidate must have outstanding Microsoft Office skills along with strong communication, including writing and customer relation skills.
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to stand and walk, talk, and hear and frequently sit. The employee may occasionally be required to lift to 30 lbs., such as stacks of papers, etc. The position requires that the individual meet multiple demands from several people and interact with administration, staff, students, and the public. The noise level may be moderate.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to hear (maximum of 40 decibels loss); see with near acuity of 20 inches or less and far acuity of 20 feet or more; ability to sit for extended periods; subject to inside environmental conditions.
Clearances required for employment:
PA CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE (Act 34)
Website:?https://epatch.pa.gov/home
FBI CLEARANCE (Act 114) For employment enter service code 1KG6XN
Online:?https://uenroll.identogo.com/
CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE (Act 151)
https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS/Public/Home
INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD COMPLETE THE ON-LINE APPLICATION.
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