What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Support Specialist, Benefits position at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System?
Human Resources
Job Summary
Welcome to the HR Department at Sarasota Memorial!
We are seeking an experienced benefits administator familiar with all aspects of benefits admin that can join our growing team.
This position is responsible for providing a variety of technical and administrative support for the human resource department. Acts as an HR liaison to employees, management, and various external vendors with primary focus on employee benefits administration. Troubleshoots and resolves various benefits and human resource issues using current policies, plan documents, and departmental guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- Require an Associate Degree in business, human resources management, economics, social sciences, health administration or related field. Additional relevant work experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis in lieu of the degree.
- Require a minimum of one (1) year related experience; preferably in Human Resources or related administrative support environment.
- Require experience with HR systems (PeopleSoft), as well as, strong experience in all Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, possess strong customer service, conflict resolution, and service recovery skills.
- Prefer excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize time to meet deadlines.
- Prefer ability to respond in a professional manner during stressful situations to include the ability to remain calm, responding with tact and diplomacy.
Reputation. Community. Impact. Growth.
Every day, our patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System receive a first-class experience in care from a team on a mission to deliver the highest level of care in America. In the process of rising to that challenge, one by one, our people are finding their purpose and feeling their impact. Now it is your turn to see yourself here.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital was recently recognized again by ranking #1 Hospital in the Region by the U.S. News's Best Hospital report by scoring a Perfect 10! Not only that, but SMH was also designated at a national "standout" hospital for earning top ratings in all evaluated conditions and procedures - an accomplishment achieved by less than 1% of the 4000 hospitals. Our system has also earned Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), as well as these additional accolades: Gallup Great Workplace 2018; recipient of an "A" grade for Patient Safety. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is Magnet designated and the only provider of Level II trauma services, obstetrical services, and Level III neonatal intensive care in Sarasota County.
The benefits of being the best:
Our commitment to becoming the best community hospital and health care system means providing the best possible benefits to our people. Some highlights:
Total Rewards Package
- Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
- Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
- Bereavement Leave
- Free Parking
- On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
- Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
- Direct Deposit
- Free Wellness Screening
- Free confidential counseling services
- Employee Discount Programs
- Recognition Programs
- Referral Programs
- Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!
