Human Resources Benefits Specialist

We are looking for an exceptional Benefits Specialist to join our HR team at Physicians East! This is an outstanding opportunity for a skilled HR professional that enjoys helping employees and wants to grow their career in HR!

Physicians East, PA is a multi-specialty, multi-campus group based out of Greenville, NC offering a wide range of specialties. In addition to primary care the practice offers pulmonary and critical care medicine, rheumatology, dermatology, oncology, endocrinology, cardiology, obstetrics and gynecology, gastroenterology, surgery, urology, and urgent care. Our 102 providers and over 600 employees provide services for thousands of patients in a 29-county region. Our specialists are on staff at ECU Health, a 900 bed, level one trauma center and the primary teaching hospital for the East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine (ECU-BSOM).

Located in the coastal plain area, only one hour from the Atlantic Ocean, Greenville is the vital center of business, industry, culture, education, and health care for eastern North Carolina. Its incomparable quality of life, the hospitality of its people, its modern outlook and interstate accessibility has contributed to the city's rapid growth. It has become a premier location to raise a family and enjoy a high quality of life. The mild climate and access to rivers and the ocean allows its residents to enjoy water sports, golf, tennis, and other sports, outside year-round.

Outstanding Benefits Package!

• Comprehensive Medical and Prescription Drug Plan
  • Reduced co-pays for those that utilize Physicians East Medical Providers!
  • Convenient onsite employee pharmacy that offers reduced co-pays!
  • PPO or HDHP with HSA
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Critical illness, and other supplemental insurance plans available with payroll deduction!
• Employee assistance program at no cost to employee and covered dependents!
• Competitive long-term and short-term disability plans!
• Life insurance provided at no cost to the employee with options to purchase additional protection for you and your family!
• 401(k) with generous company matching contributions!
• Profit Sharing Program!
• Flex Spending Account
• Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO program to provide essential work/ life balance!
• Paid holidays in addition to accrued PTO!
• Convenient parking onsite and close where you work!
• Employee Discounts Programs to save you money!

You will be responsible for benefits related duties at the professional level and may carry out responsibilities in some or all the following functional areas: benefits administration, leave administration, payroll-related items, and employment equity programs.

• Administer company benefits, including workers compensation, short and long-term disability and FMLA. Provides day-to-day benefits administration services and assists employees with any claim or related issues.
• Develops, manages, and participates in new employee orientation and training programs. Ensures compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices.
• Assist with and ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments.
• Manage the annual open enrollment process.
• Process various paperwork, especially regarding disability, FMLA absences, and employee life status changes.
• Perform quality checks and internal audits of benefits-related data.
• Administers and monitors the processing of all benefits documentation to ensure compliance with policy, procedure, and regulatory requirements; provides input into the design, implementation, and/or modification of documentation, as appropriate. Works closely with payroll to ensure compliance with Affordable Care Act (ACA).
• Understands and complies with all existing governmental and/or government reporting requirements.
• Oversees and administers leave requests and accommodations requiring specialized attention, particularly those arising under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, ADAA), state and local leave laws, and short-term or long-term disability plans.
• Maintains communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work, relays communication between employees and their managers during leave within reason.
• Advises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Oversees the return-to-work process for employees returning from extended FMLA, workers compensation, or other leave(s).
• Participate in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

• Associate, or bachelor’s degree in related field of study. Requisite experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
• At least 2-4 years of benefits administration experience.
• At least 2-4 years of experience using HRIS for benefits management.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows Office environment, which includes Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• PHR, or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• ADP benefits administration experience strongly preferred.

Professional Characteristics:

• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality, integrity, and initiative.
• Strong presentation skills required along with ability to clearly articulate complex HR and practice related topics to employees.

• Must have a strong sense of team commitment, which includes meeting deadlines, punctuality and excellent follow-through and feedback.
• Must be able to perform in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to form positive and collaborative relationships with staff, peers, and physicians at all levels within the company.
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills and can create a favorable impression for the practice to all staff, patients, and the public.