What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Benefits & Leave of Absence Specialist position at Orthopaedic and Spine Center of the Rockies?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
OCR has been the premier provider of orthopaedic care in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska for 55 years! As we continue to grow, we are looking for individuals who share our values and are looking to contribute to our mission and vision. Are you passionate about patient care, teamwork, and inspiring others? If so, join the specialists in the medicine of motion today!
The Human Resources Specialist carries out benefit responsibilities for the organization, administering and advising employees and management on the interpretation of health and safety benefit policies, programs, and procedures. This position works cross-functionally within the Human Resource (HR) team, with service line leads and managers, and with external partners to ensure regulatory compliance and consistency in the application of benefit programs across all platforms.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assesses and gives advice to employees, supervisors and managers on methods and approaches to resolving employee benefit needs; acts as initial HR contact for all aspects of benefits policies and processes for the organization, escalating as needed to Director of Human Resources.
- Performs administrative work involved in the benefit functions, including but not limited to : carrier invoice and premium deduction reconciliations, working with vendor partners to maintain system and data integrity across various platforms, following up with employees and benefit partners (broker, carriers, vendors, etc.) to ensure completion of leave per established protocols, and maintaining related records.
- Responsible for open enrollment, benefit enrollments / changes, and coordination of benefits with employees while on leave or during a qualifying event.
- Ensures that benefit programs are carried out in accordance with company's policies and procedures.
- Assists Director of Human Resources with benefit negotiations and renewals.
- Coordinates and communicates the organization's leave of absence policies and procedures to relevant employees. Ensures consistency in policy application across internal divisions and service lines.
- Collaborates with human resources leadership, payroll and compensation teams to research and resolve employee leave issues.
- Replies to benefits' inquiries accurately and timely.
- Aids employees and supervisors in completing required leave of absence paperwork and reviews documents for accuracy and compliance.
- Supports human resource and management teams by providing reports related to employees leave of absence and administrative tasks.
- Processes workers compensation claims, manages leave, and return to work approvals.
Requirements
Physical Requirements
Benefits
Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. OCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person's race, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other protected status.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; to receive full consideration, please apply by January 24th, 2025
Salary Description
24.00 - $35.00 / hour, based on experience
Salary : $24 - $35
