Position Summary
For over 40 years, North Hill, a not-for-profit senior living community located in Needham, Massachusetts, has provided vibrant living opportunities to people 65+ by offering a host of hospitality, wellness and health care services. The Benefits Specialist plays a crucial role in the administration of all benefits and retirement programs at North Hill. This includes managing various programs such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and the 401(k) plan. The Benefits Specialist collaborates closely with Team Members, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure exceptional service and support are provided to our valued workforce.
Job Specific Duties Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Administers Team Member benefit programs in accordance with federal, state, local laws, and regulations
Serves as the main point of contact for all Health and Welfare Benefits programs including, but not limited to, medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefit programs
Acts as the primary point of contact for Team Member leave of absences, providing clear communication to Team Members and managers, and maintaining accurate records in the HRIS system
Effectively interprets and applies FMLA and ADA regulations as they pertain to leaves of absences and disabilities
Manages benefits administration including new hire enrollment, open enrollment and status changes ensuring accurate eligibility information is provided to the vendors through the HRIS system
Performs reconciliation of all benefit related invoices and collaborates with Accounts Payable for timely payment
Serves as the primary liaison with the Benefits Broker and coordinates vendor meetings
Maintains accurate human resource information system records and generates reports from the database as needed
Assists with onboarding and compliance of Team Member documents as needed
Performs ongoing data validation to ensure all benefits and welfare compliance
Collaborates with the HR team to develop and administer HR policies and procedures
Supports the 401(k) program with inquiries, withdrawals, and other requests
Ensures proper filing and tracking of injuries and incidents for workers compensation and submits annual OSHA reports
Processes yearly EEOC filing
Prepares reports, presentations, and visualizations to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to HR leadership and stakeholders
Keeps abreast of State and Federal laws ensuring compliance across the HR department and organization to include: FMLA, PFML, STD, LTD, ADA, COBRA
Partners with HR team to drive Team Member engagement and support North Hill’s programs and initiatives, such as professional development, recognition, and milestone awards
Meets department uniform, appearance, and grooming requirements
Complies with all OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety, or environment
Required Skills and Abilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality and strong customer support
Complies with protection of health information (HIPAA) safeguards
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with Team Members, Residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
Work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
When working in Resident areas, must be able to communicate effectively in English
Attends and participates in in-service educational classes, Healthcare Academy and staff meetings as directed
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
2+ years of benefits administration experience
Familiarity with Benefit Regulations (i.e., ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA)
Experience with HRIS systems, report running and analysis
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data reconciliation
Proficient with computer software programs (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite and Applicant Tracking Systems).
Must be detail oriented and have a strong service orientation and excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
Satisfactory completion of a background investigation is required for this position.
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Job Specific Duties Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Administers Team Member benefit programs in accordance with federal, state, local laws, and regulations
Serves as the main point of contact for all Health and Welfare Benefits programs including, but not limited to, medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefit programs
Acts as the primary point of contact for Team Member leave of absences, providing clear communication to Team Members and managers, and maintaining accurate records in the HRIS system
Effectively interprets and applies FMLA and ADA regulations as they pertain to leaves of absences and disabilities
Manages benefits administration including new hire enrollment, open enrollment and status changes ensuring accurate eligibility information is provided to the vendors through the HRIS system
Performs reconciliation of all benefit related invoices and collaborates with Accounts Payable for timely payment
Serves as the primary liaison with the Benefits Broker and coordinates vendor meetings
Maintains accurate human resource information system records and generates reports from the database as needed
Assists with onboarding and compliance of Team Member documents as needed
Performs ongoing data validation to ensure all benefits and welfare compliance
Collaborates with the HR team to develop and administer HR policies and procedures
Supports the 401(k) program with inquiries, withdrawals, and other requests
Ensures proper filing and tracking of injuries and incidents for workers compensation and submits annual OSHA reports
Processes yearly EEOC filing
Prepares reports, presentations, and visualizations to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to HR leadership and stakeholders
Keeps abreast of State and Federal laws ensuring compliance across the HR department and organization to include: FMLA, PFML, STD, LTD, ADA, COBRA
Partners with HR team to drive Team Member engagement and support North Hill’s programs and initiatives, such as professional development, recognition, and milestone awards
Meets department uniform, appearance, and grooming requirements
Complies with all OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety, or environment
Required Skills and Abilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality and strong customer support
Complies with protection of health information (HIPAA) safeguards
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with Team Members, Residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
Work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
When working in Resident areas, must be able to communicate effectively in English
Attends and participates in in-service educational classes, Healthcare Academy and staff meetings as directed
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
2+ years of benefits administration experience
Familiarity with Benefit Regulations (i.e., ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA)
Experience with HRIS systems, report running and analysis
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data reconciliation
Proficient with computer software programs (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite and Applicant Tracking Systems).
Must be detail oriented and have a strong service orientation and excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
Satisfactory completion of a background investigation is required for this position.
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