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Join us in making a career in Independent Living Systems, an industry leader in managing home and community-based programs for over 20 years. Independent Living Systems, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a comprehensive range of clinical and third-party administrative services to managed care organizations and providers that serve high-cost, complex member populations in the Medicare, Medicaid, and Dual-Eligible Market. ILS provides tailored integrated solutions aimed at improving health outcomes while rebalancing costs, addressing social determinants of health and connecting members with community-based resources.

Position Summary 

The employee benefits coordinator position assists employees the HR Benefits Specialist/Manager with benefits enrollment and questions, reconciles insurance billing, coordinates leave of absence in the HRIS and communication with managers and employees, maintains employee database and files, and ensures compliance with required benefit notices. 

Essential Functions 

1. Assist with the administration of various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness benefits.
2. Reconciliation of all insurance carrier bills.
3. Conduct benefits orientations and explain benefits self-enrollment system. 
4. Maintain employee benefits filing systems and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in payroll system for payroll deduction.
5. Assist employees with health, dental, life and other related benefit claims.
6. Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs. Resolve administrative problems with the carrier representatives.
7. Administer COBRA.
8. Coordinate workers' compensation claims with third-party administrator. Follow up on claims.
9. Prepare and set up meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understand company benefits and other related incentive programs. Ensure distribution of required employee notices.
10. Assist HR Benefits Specialist/Manager in completing benefits reporting requirements.
11. Prepares care packages for employees on leave.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED 
• Two years of experience in employee benefits administration.

Required Skills

• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred.

EEO STATEMENT 

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Independent Living Systems has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of ILS employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, ILS is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace. Independent Living Systems, LLC, and its subsidiaries, including FCC, provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, disability, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.