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Morehouse School Of Medicine Benefits Specialist in Atlanta, Georgia
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About MSM
Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.
We exist to:
• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;
• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;
• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;
With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.
At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !
Posting Number NONAC3291
Job Title Benefits Specialist
Position Title Benefits Specialist
Position Type Non-Faculty
Number of vacancies 1
Salary Commensurate with experience
Department Human Resources
Position Summary
The Benefits Specialist supports Benefits Administration forMSM, including serving as a process and project coordinator, administering various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 403(b) and wellness benefits. This role plays a critical role in maintaining the employee benefits filing system and ensuring benefits changes are entered appropriately in the payroll system for payroll deductions and vendor systems.
A critical member of the Benefits team, this role supports many of the common daily duties and responsibilities in the Benefits department. As a core participant in benefits and retirement workflow, this role works to help support data integrity, process improvement initiatives driven inside the Benefits department, and process automation in partnership with Benefits leadership and theHRISteam.
The Benefits Specialist enables common daily duties and responsibilities in the Benefits department. The role may also include planning, coordinating, and implementing special projects for benefits administration. Tasks vary based on assignment and can range from benefits and retirement support to project assistance. This role reports to theAVPof Benefits or VP Total Rewards.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Associate’s degree
Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of Employee Benefits experience
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks requiring rigorous and meticulous attention to detail.
Knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Prior work experience with HRIS systems
Positive attitude
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree
Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Employee Benefits
Prior work experience in Higher-Education
Banner or other ERP software (Workday, etc) experience is preferred.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/20285
EEO Statement Summary
Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
Job Duties
Description of Job Duty
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Advise employees on benefit programs including health, welfare & retirement plans.
Acts as a liaison with carriers and third-party administrators on escalated issues.
Assists with gathering and analyzing current benefits costs in an on-going effort to maintain equity with current benefit trends, compliance standards and legislative requirements.
Use data to monitor participation, utilization rates and trends in employee benefits programs on a regular basis.
Proactively Identify problem areas in processes to troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions.
Participates in the recommendation and implementation of approved, new, or modified plans and employee benefit policies, and support the administration of existing plans.
Monitors and maintains all regulatory filings related to benefit programs (annual financial audits, 5500 reporting, SAR’s, SPD’s, ACA reporting, etc.).
Responsible for all aspects of annual Open Enrollment; development of the time and action and coordination of all activities, ensuring flawless execution.
Acts as back-up to Office of Disability Services and handles FMLA , requests for Accommodations, Worker’s Compensation and other leave requests.
Support and assist employees with health, dental, life and other related benefit claims.
Interpret benefits policies and advise employees regarding their application.
Consult with employees providing advice and guidance related to benefits matters.
Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs. Resolve administrative problems with the carrier representatives.
Submit COBRA notifications to Third Party vendor.
Notify third-party administrator vendor of workers’ compensation claims.
Prepare information sessions designed to help employees understand their benefits.
Assist in the distribution of required employee notices.
Assist in completing benefits reporting requirements.
Consistently demonstrate compliance with HIPAA regulations, professional conduct, and ethical practice.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization
Immunization Requirements
It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Posting Specific Questions
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- Describe your related experience and provide with length of experience.
- What is your date of availability?
(Open Ended Question)
- Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Optional Documents
Resume
Other Document