Human Resources Benefits Specialist- Administrative Office- Wilkes-Barre

Maternal and Family Health Services’ programs touch the lives of over 100,000 people each year and empower individuals and families of diverse backgrounds to lead healthier lives. Our mission of empowerment, inclusion, and caring extends to our valued staff as well. We are better together because of our diversity, recognition of differences as strengths, and commitment to providing a culture of acceptance internally as well as to the people we serve.

MFHS is currently seeking a part-time Human Resources Benefits Specialist. Looking for approximately 25 hours a week, flexible/hybrid schedule.

JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources Benefits Specialist is responsible for overseeing the execution, delivery, and communication of the health and welfare benefits available at MFHS.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Responsible for administration of FMLA including processing and responding to employee requests timely and in accordance with the law, monitoring available leave, staying abreast of law changes, and updating written notifications and policies as needed.

· Leads all aspects of benefits open enrollment with broker assistance which includes preparing and maintaining updated communications of available employee benefits, scheduling benefit elections, updating functionality in the system, and ensuring timely elections from all employees and eligible new hires.

· Serves as a benefits point of contact for employees, answering benefit related questions regarding time off accruals, balances, leaves, insurance eligibility and coverage, and other benefit or system related questions, and assists in the resolution of benefit issues.

· Ensures weekly file transfers to the insurance carriers are accurate, troubleshoots and corrects issues found or reported; and reconciles monthly premium invoices, resolving discrepancies with the carrier and presenting to the Fiscal team for timely payment; and assists Payroll with ensuring accurate employee payroll deductions of premiums.

· Maintains Human Resources Information System records which includes processing Change of Status forms and terminations, entering and updating job specific competencies from job descriptions, processing merit increases, and generating system reports upon request.

· Ensures corporate compliance with EEOC-1 & 2 reports and federal and state reports pertaining to DOL regulations and federal grants; and completes unemployment claims, verification of employment (VOE), and other employment information requests.

· Responsible for planning and executing “All Staff” and other employee relations events and trainings.

· Respond to staff inquiries as needed.

· Present benefits information to new hires during orientation.

· Assist Chief People Officer with projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

· Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management (preferred) or business/related field.

· 3 years of professional experience in benefits or other human resources role

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to effectively answer employee questions, relay policy and procedures, and explain benefit enrollment and coverage options.

· Thorough understanding of employment and benefit laws and offerings

· Knowledgeable about legal requirements for administering FMLA and COBRA

· Excellent HRIS knowledge and experience

· Ability to function independently and as part of a team.

· Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.

· Strong planning and organizational skills.

· Manage multiple projects/tasks concurrently to meet various deadlines.

· Excellent communication and presentation skills