What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Coordinator position at Michigan Catholic Conference?
The Michigan Catholic Conference is unique in the nation as the only statewide administrator for all clergy, and parish and school staff. We serve 8,000 actives and 12,000 retirees.
Are you very familiar with the administration of a variety of benefit offerings? Interested in serving this important community of participants?
Responsibilities
- Serve as primary point of contact for active and retired plan participant inquiries via phone and/or email and responding in a timely manner.
- Responsible for administering employee benefit programs that include group medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending accounts, retirement and 403(b).
- Provide an overview of any benefit program to employees and retirees, assisting with plan enrollment. Create written correspondence to participants on a variety of benefit matters.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of annual open enrollment.
- Adjudicate and process payment of self-administered short-term disability claims. Research and respond to unemployment claims inquiries to the unemployment insurance agency.
Requirements
- Work in-office 3 (or more) days per week. Optional to work remotely 1 to 2 days per week once trained.
- Excellent understanding of employee benefit plan administration.
- Strong customer service experience in an employee benefits/HR environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred with functional knowledge of benefits administration – or equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
- Proficient in verbal and written communications.
- Experience with an HR or benefit administration system.
- Professional demeanor and high-level of discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, other departments and customers.
- Ability to represent the Conference mission and teachings of the Catholic Church with our customers. (Does not require a specific religious affiliation.)
To Apply
Please apply with a brief statement of interest and your resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to work 3 days a week in the office (more if you so desire)? (Note that until initial training is complete, this will usually be 5 days a week.)
Experience:
- Benefits administration: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lansing, MI 48933
Salary : $44,000 - $54,000