What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Specialist position at Boys Town?
Supports the administration of benefit programs and monitors insurance enrollment. Provides support to employees enrolled in programs who have issues, questions, or concerns regarding benefits.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Administers And Monitors Benefits Insurance Enrollment.
At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
About Boys Town:
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Administers And Monitors Benefits Insurance Enrollment.
- Verifies, maintains, processes, inputs and submits health and welfare enrollments, terminations, status changes, and beneficiary records into Excel, Access, HRIS software, and vendor databases; maintains employee files in OnBase.
- Processes Retirement, LTD, Life, and AD&D death claims.
- Process employee life events, COBRA administration, and employee tuition assistance program.
- Ensure employee, youth, and dependent eligibility.
- Calculates, reconciles, inputs, submits, and pays monthly and annual billing statements from carriers and vendors.
- Ensure collection of correct premium amounts from employees.
- Meets with consultants, carriers and vendors regarding questions, issues, concerns, changes and preparation for annual reviews.
- Completes monthly system reports and reviews to update information as needed.
- Maintains online benefits enrollment and file submission to vendor ensuring any errors are resolved with the vendor or internal departments as needed.
- Develops and assists with conducting benefit orientation for new employees.
- Acts as administrator for the health/welfare and retirement plans for all employees. Assists in reviews of above benefit documents for accuracy.
- Supports yearly open enrollment.
- Interpret, research and answer initial requests and questions by mail, phone, or in person for employees, vendors and retirement plans in a timely manner. May require tracking and follow-up.
- Ensures affordable Care Act (ACA), HIPAA, and Medicare Part D Compliance.
- Monitors database for benefit status changes, terminations, and rehires.
- Monitors and maintains benefit beneficiary data, dependent information, and supporting documentation.
- Assists with coordination of wellness events and activities as applicable.
- Prepares and develops the on-going communication strategies and design of educational materials regarding benefits
- Intermediate knowledge of benefits programs, procedures, and regulations.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and HR systems.
- Knowledge of regulations regarding Flex, HIPAA and Retirement Plans.
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Detail oriented and able to work with high level of confidentiality.
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Minimum of 2 years benefits experience or 3 years office experience, to include creating and implementing health management programs and working with health and welfare programs, insurance, accounting, data processing, or employee benefits procedures required.
- Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
- Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.
- Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.
At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
About Boys Town:
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.