Sr Benefits Specialist

Who We Are JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people. Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time. Why JPS? We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you! Description: The Sr. Benefits Specialist leads benefit administration for all JPS employees and acts as the Subject Matter Expert (SME). This position is responsible for leading the processing, maintaining and administering of all of the benefit plans to include, but not limited to medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability, basic life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) plans, Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and supplemental/voluntary products. Typical Duties: Serves as primary benefits contact to executive leadership to provide advice, direction and guidance on broadly defined benefit matters. Guides and coaches benefit team on benefit needs and responsibilities. Serves as point of escalation for complex benefit issues. Recommends, implements, supports and oversees compliance for new and existing employee benefits programs, including but not limited to plan selection, annual renewal process. Maintains up-to-date benefit program plan documents and summary plan descriptions. Oversees compliance with respect to all benefit programs. This includes, but is not limited to, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), Internal Revenue Code, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and COVID-19 new regulations. Provides exceptional customer service support to employees and vendors regarding benefits questions and concerns and responds to requests in an efficient, friendly and timely manner. Partners with the Payroll team on any issues relating to benefits and compensation that require partnership to improve or resolve issues. Administers employee benefit programs in compliance with carrier contracts (i.e., enrolling new employees, explaining benefit options, organizing benefit fairs, mediating benefits eligibility and payment issues, open enrollment) for the purpose of providing maximum coverage to employees within contract specifications. Advises employees on eligible election changes and processes as a result of Qualifying Life Events; notifies vendors of coverage changes. Evaluates and compares existing company benefit plans with those of other employers by participating in surveys and analyzing other plans and sources of information. Ensures all required paperwork, record-keeping and documentation are detailed, complete and accurate. Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions. Contributes to the development of or improvement of established procedures, assists with resolving operational issues or other benefits related problems to root cause and shares knowledge with benefits team. Administers (COBRA) processing through liaison with external vendor, ensuring notifications are completed according to regulatory timelines to include maintaining records of enrollment and terminations. Assists employees, beneficiaries and/or insurance providers with the purpose of verifying eligibility, conveying information and processing claims; acts as a facilitator between the employee, health and welfare, and voluntary program vendors. Coordinates and provides support for benefits activities (i.e., benefits fairs, new employee orientation, open enrollment) to include any required set-up and testing of benefit plan changes and updates as a result of open enrollment. Performs all other job related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field of study. 5 plus years of professional experience in employee benefits administration. 3 plus years of Microsoft Office Suite to include, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Lawson systems application. Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training: PHR, CEBS, CCP or similar certification, or progression towards one. Location Address: 1350 S. Main Street Fort Worth, Texas, 76104 United States #J-18808-Ljbffr JPS Health Network