Bristol Hospital and Health Care Group, Inc. · 18 hours ago
Benefits Specialist
Greater Hartford
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBristol Hospital and Health Care Group, Inc. is dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care at all times. They are seeking a skilled Benefits Specialist to administer employee benefits programs and manage leave administration processes, ensuring employees understand their benefits and the necessary procedures for leave.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitPrimary and Urgent Care
Hiring Manager
Matt Paradis PHR, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Annual Open Enrollment; participate in plan design discussion; coordinate open enrollment events, assist employee with enrollment, etc
Leave of Absence; assist employees on how to file for FMLA and CT Paid Family Leave
Process CTPFL Employer Verification and Wage Requests
Track employees leave usage and provide updates in a timely manner
Manage the interactive process and ADA accommodations
Assist in administering the retirement plan; corrections, compliance testing, etc
Deliver presentations to groups, including new hire orientation and manager training sessions
Review and approve new hire elections; maintain and audit dependent verification documents
Maintain dependent age out dashboard; remove dependents who are no longer eligible
Review and approve qualifying life events in HRIS system (Paycom)
Generate COBRA initial notices and qualifying letters
Maintain employees’ arrears dashboard
Coordinate Medicare employee education sessions
Conduct monthly audit of Paycom/Vendor benefit data
Work closely with vendors to research and address open item
Assist employees and leaders with benefit related questions and issues
Supports HR with applications including, but not limited to, reporting, HRIS data entry, and other special projects/programs as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field with a minimum of two (2) years of progressive HR experience, or an Associate degree with five (5) or more years of progressive HR experience
At least one (1) year of hands-on experience administering employee benefits and leave of absence programs, and supporting core HR processes
Demonstrated working knowledge of HRIS systems, including benefits administration, leave management, and ACA compliance modules
Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and apply analytical and problem-solving skills in a confidential environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment
Preferred
Two (2) or more years of experience administering benefits and leave programs within an organization of 1,000+ employees
Experience using Paycom or comparable HRIS platforms
Company
Bristol Hospital and Health Care Group, Inc.
Founded in 1921, Bristol Health is the leading health provider for people who live and work in the greater Bristol area.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kurt Barwis
President & Chief Executive Officer
Timothy Ajayi, CPA
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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