Benefits Specialist

Looking for a great opportunity to be a Benefit Specialist where you can really make a difference?!

Join the vibrant and innovative team at Presbyterian Living as a Benefits Specialist and make an impact by driving our employee benefits programs to new heights! In this exciting role, you'll play a key part in managing and optimizing our benefits offerings, ensuring our team members have the best support possible. You’ll collaborate closely with vendors and the HR team to streamline open enrollment, benefit events, and ensure smooth coordination between payroll and insurance providers. Your keen attention to detail and exceptional problem-solving skills will be crucial as you help address employee inquiries and maintain a seamless benefits experience. If you’re ready to leverage your analytical, organizational, and communication expertise in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Essential Functions:

• Directs the day-to-day administration of the insured benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, voluntary life, LTD, and all ancillary benefits, and legally required benefit plans and the retirement plans (Defined Contribution 403b and 457b Plan).
• Provides guidance during claims or enrollment processes.
• Maintains records related to benefits plan participation or contributions.
• Reconciles and processes monthly invoices for premium payment.
• Assists with reconciliation of the retirement plan (includes bi-weekly payroll export and maintenance file submission, contribution adjustments as needed, monthly loan delinquency reporting, and weekly, monthly, annual reporting and auditing).
• Creates reports and participate in auditing processes with Payroll/Accounting on a weekly, monthly, and annual schedule.
• Manages compliance with Affordable Care Act (ACA) (includes monthly eligibility reporting, waiver/enrollment process and documentation, and annual 1095 process).
• Leads preparation and mailing of all total rewards-related communications on an as-needed basis (includes annual benefit summary mailing).
• Coordinates creation of monthly and annual W/C dashboard reports for organizational and campus-level data and metrics.
• Assists with coordination of the company wellness program.
• Completes all other requested duties and assignments as needed.
• Adapts to changes in responsibilities in a positive manner, is receptive to new ways of completing tasks, and is flexible in carrying out assignments.

Skills/Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in HR, Finance, or Payroll administering benefits programs, including retirement plans or comparable financial programs and all other relevant HR/financial duties required.
• Must possess good working knowledge of ACA, FMLA, HIPAA, and ERISA or demonstrated ability to quickly learn and manage comparable programs governed by complex regulations.
• Has built up a knowledge of employee benefits or comparable financial programs and experience of building subject matter expertise in areas of responsibility.
• Strong data reconciliation skills are critical
• Presentation and public speaking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Products.
• Prior experience with an HRIS; UKG is a plus

Why Choose us?!

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO): With rollover and sellback options
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) with employer match
• Disability Coverage: Long-term and short-term plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support services
• Continuing Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs
• Life Insurance: Multiple coverage options to protect loved ones
• Commuter Benefits: public transportation and mileage reimbursement
• Pet Insurance: Coverage for pet’s health and wellbeing
• Chaplain Counseling: Onsite 24/7 availability for spiritual and emotional support

Wellness:

• Wellhub: Gym benefit for fitness and health
• Onsite Fitness Centers: Convenient access to gym facilities
• Employee Engagement: Organize events to build community
• Financial Counseling: Professional advice for financial wellbeing
• Mentorship Program: Guidance and career development

About Us: Presbyterian Living is a distinguished non-profit senior living care organization with a legacy dating back to 1904. We proudly offer a full continuum of care across four luxury retirement communities, including independent and assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Our commitment to excellence in senior living has earned us national recognition and accreditation. We foster a supportive and rewarding workplace environment, as evidenced by our consistently high ratings in engagement surveys.

Presbyterian Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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