Hybrid Benefit Specialist at Palomar Health

Under the general direction of the Benefits Manager, the Benefit Specialist is responsible for the administrating, overseeing and implementing the employee benefit program. Analyze complex benefit programs, defined pensions and defined contributions plans. Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations as they relate to employee benefits. Ability to perform research and work with brokers to ascertain the best programs, ensure ongoing program requirements and deadlines are being met. Provides management planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing employee benefit data and trends. Recommends employee benefit programs by examining, evaluating, and optimizing employee understanding, acceptance, and interests, costs, regulatory requirements, and competitive advantage. Creates and maintains reports as they relate to benefits. Coordinates new hire benefit enrollment, qualifying events, termination of benefits, and annual open-enrollment. Responsible for the administration of selected corporate benefits programs and policies including group medical, vision, dental, flexible spending, life insurance and disability plans, and other miscellaneous benefits. Serves as the primary contact for employee/customer in-person and telephonic contacts for benefits. Consults with and advises employees, carriers and other third parties on eligibility provisions, regulatory and compliance issues and other matters related to both qualified and non-qualified plans and programs. Works as part of a team to ensure efficient and effective systems and processes, customer service, quality of work, and productivity levels. Participates in the implementation and facilitation of system wide benefits related projects and events. Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail, etc.). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

 

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