What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Specialist - 901 position at Main Template?
“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare
What You Will Do to Change Lives
The Benefits Specialist supports the administration of employee benefit programs including medical, dental, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, COBRA, long term disability, retirement plans, and ancillary benefits. This role ensures accurate processing, maintains required documentation, and assists with compliance across federal, state, and plan-specific regulations. The benefits specialist understands how benefits data in the HRIS is connected to vendor and carrier platforms to facilitate and monitor seamless integrations, as well as to troubleshoot when errors occur. This individual also has strong communication skills and builds strong internal relationships through benefits team communications, trainings, and meetings.
Shifts Available:
Full-Time | AM | Shifts: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Days: Monday - Friday
Expected starting wage range is $62,249.15 - $76,926.14. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- Excel skills, including data organization and reporting to support accurate benefits administration and troubleshooting.
- Ability to analyze benefits‑related data and generate accurate reports to perform audits and compliance reviews.
- Strong attention to detail with proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and high‑volume workflows with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication and organizational skills to support accurate benefits processing, employee inquiries, and compliance documentation.
- Demonstrates team and customer service excellence orientation.
- Strong problem‑solving and critical thinking skills used to investigate benefits issues and provide clear, timely resolutions.
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of sensitive employee data.
- Ability to identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, a valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply.
What’s In It For You*
- Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20 hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
- Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
- Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
- Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
- Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits
Join Our Compassionate Team
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA , veterans, and all belief systems.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
*May vary by location and position type
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Salary : $62,249 - $76,926