Benefits Specialist

Join Our Team And Experience Endless Career PossibilitiesThis position is responsible for processing Leaves of Absence and assists with the coordination of employee benefit enrollments, claims and payroll discrepancies.Primary Duties and Responsibilities includes but not limited to:Provides employees with guidance and support on all employee benefits, company retirement program, Leaves of Absence, etc.Assists in the administration of the company retirement programResponsible for the administration and tracking of Leaves of Absence and Workers CompensationAssists with the processing of death claimsSecondary Duties and Responsibilities:Oversees employees enrollments in benefit programsComplies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)Assists in supervising and training the Benefits RepresentativesMinimum Education and Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalentTwo years of experience in benefits administrationCompetencies: Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:Excellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational and multi-tasking skillsIntermediate knowledge of Infinium, Word, Excel and OutlookMust be able to obtain and hold a Notary Public certificationKnowledge of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) law administrationKnowledge of Mohegan Sun's insurance packages and 401(k)/retirement planTraining Requirements:Must complete appropriate Human Resources Training coursesAbility to navigate in Infinium and understand where information is storedAbility to navigate the HR portal and Manager Self Service systemMust become HIPAA certifiedPhysical Demands and Work Environment:Office work environmentMust sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of timeMust be able to work various shifts and flexible hoursThis is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes in the above job description whenever necessary.Work Shift: RegularKnock, knock. Hear that sound? That's opportunity!Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. "Native American" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut. Mohegan