Benefits Specialist

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-REMOTE Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Make a difference in the employee experience by helping team members understand and maximize their benefits. As a Benefits Specialist , you'll serve as a trusted resource for benefit programs, support enrollments and life events, resolve complex benefit questions, and partner with employees and vendors to ensure a seamless benefits experience. This role combines customer service, problem-solving, and benefits expertise to help support the well-being of our workforce. Overview: This is a fully remote role for candidates residing in our four state footprint. MO, IL, OK and WI. Candidates in the St. Louis area may work a hybrid schedule if preferred. Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Skills & Matching Criteria: Preferred 2 or more years of experience in leave of absence administration, FMLA, or other related human resources experience. Strong working knowledge of FMLA, state and local leave laws, disability, and paid leave administration. Experience partnering with third-party disability vendors. Excellent written communication skills. Excellent verbal communication skills. Strong analytical skills. Strong problem-solving skill.s Empathy. Strong interpersonal skills. Job Summary: Assists with the day-to-day administration of the employee benefit programs such as life insurance, health care coverage, disability, retirement and other related programs. May specialize in one area within employee benefits. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Recommends changes to benefits based on feedback received from employees and other data. Coordinates the delivery of benefits and fund transfers with benefit vendors. Supports the HR Business Partners with communication and other administrative support for benefit programs. Participates in the development of employee benefits policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience or education EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Rare climbing. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS None Department: 8714030033 Absence Management Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.