Temporary Benefits Specialist, Benefits Administration & Open Enrollment
Overview
Own benefits administration for a self-funded plan and support Open Enrollment in a high-volume government HR division. You’ll answer employee questions about medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits and resolve discrepancies for a ~6 month period. Join a mission-driven team that values service, accuracy, and HIPAA compliance. The role emphasizes analytical decision making and customer service in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do10
- 1Respond to employee, dependent, and provider questions regarding benefit programs and eligibility
- 2Investigate and resolve benefit plan discrepancies and ensure premiums and charges are calculated correctly
- 3Answer high-volume calls in a phone-intensive environment and interpret plan documents and coverage provisions
- 4Utilize multiple software applications and track actions in benefits case management and call recording systems
- 5Participate in annual Open Enrollment planning, testing, and execution
- 6Prepare clear benefits communications using technical language for targeted audiences
- 7Complete Benefit Partner tasks in the Workday system
- 8Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements
- 9Verify premiums and administrative charges are administered properly
- 10Document HIPAA training and handle confidential information appropriately
Requirements5
- 1Four years of experience in benefits administration for self-funded, employer-sponsored group health plans or related field
- 2High school diploma or GED
- 3Experience with self-funded health and welfare benefits preferred
- 4Phone-intensive, customer service oriented environment experience
- 5Experience with Workday or other HRIS systems and HIPAA training capability
Salary Insight
$58 - $87k per year
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