What are the responsibilities and job description for the benefits specialist i-ii-iii position at The Muscogee Nation?
Job Title: Benefits Specialist
General Summary:
Under the direction of the Benefits Assistant Manager, this position assists in the administration of all MCN benefit programs and ensures timely and accurate processing of benefits administration and enrollment.
Candidates will be hired as a Benefits Specialist I, II, or III based on education and specific benefits administration experience. There is currently only one opening/position available.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the administration of all benefit programs, including health/dental/vision, life insurance, sick leave donation, AFLAC, Metlaw, COBRA, Worker's Compensation, and 401k for Tribe and Independent Agencies.
- Distribute benefits enrollment materials and determine eligibility.
- Coordinate with the Training Specialist on new hire onboarding benefit enrollment.
- Enroll employees with carriers and process life status changes.
- Assist with the open enrollment process.
- Process and administer all leave-of-absence requests, initiate documentation, track required medical and personal certifications, prepare payroll adjustments, and ensure compliance related to leave administration for FML, maternity leave, short-term disability, and workers' compensation.
- Ensure the accuracy of all benefit enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
- Review and update enrollments timely, prior to payroll deadlines.
- Advise the Benefits Assistant Manager of benefit-related issues and provide resolution.
- Provide ongoing customer service and respond to inquiries regarding benefit-related policies, procedures, and programs to active and separated employees and beneficiaries.
Requirements:
Benefits Specialist III:
- Performs work requiring advanced knowledge and exercises discretion and judgment.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; experience and/or other training/certification may be substituted for education.
Experience:
Three years related experience in benefits administration.
Special Skills:
- Knowledge of principles, practices, terminology, laws, and regulations of benefits administration.
Benefits Specialist II:
- Performs work requiring advanced knowledge and exercises discretion and judgment.
Education:
Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; experience and/or other training/certification may be substituted for education.
Experience:
Two years related experience in benefits administration.
Special Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.
Benefits Specialist I:
Education:
High School Diploma or GED.
Experience:
One year related experience in benefits administration. College courses in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field may be substituted for experience.
Special Skills:
- Knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.
All Positions:
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn MCN's HRIS system and benefit vendor systems.
Preferred Requirements:
- Education: Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: Five years' experience.
- Special Skills: Experience working in a diverse multi-cultural organization. Knowledge of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
- Certifications and Licenses: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or THRP.
- Preference: Muscogee and Indian preference.
