Benefits Coordinator (LHMSH)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Benefits Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the health and wellness programs offered by the company. Assisting employees with their benefit questions and ensuring enrollments are completed before the enrollment deadline as well as completing any life event enrollments outside of annual enrollment during the plan year. The Benefits Coordinator will also ensure that all employee Leaves of Absence are documented and tracked for compliance purposes, including FMLA and disability leaves, and will ensure compliance with Affordable Care Act guidelines.

This is an in-office position in Sandy, Utah.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage day-to-day enrollments, terminations, and life status changes for health and benefit enrollments.
• Respond timely to employee questions regarding benefits, coverage and enrollment opportunities.
• Stay up to date on company benefit packages and ensure clear communication on benefit plan coverages, options, deductibles, employer contributions, etc.
• Assist in creation of resources, training materials and informational pieces on benefit packages for employees.
• Ensure employee benefits records with the company’s HRIS stay up to date with regular and timely maintenance and audits.
• Maintain accurate employee benefit records, enrollment data, and relevant documentation such as dependent eligibility (legal dependent under plan guidelines).
• Manage the benefits ticketing system, assigning incoming tasks to Benefits team members.
• Ensure compliance with relevant benefit laws such as the Affordable Care Act, COBRA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Collect, review, verify, and maintain employee dependent eligibility documentation for employees enrolled in company benefit plans.
• Administer and manage Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and any state mandated medical leave requests.
• Coordinate Short- and Long-Term Disability claims.
• Collaborate with the HR Department on medical accommodation, including unpaid leave or disability requests.
• Responsible for maintaining ACA compliance by performing ongoing audits on hours worked for employees to ensure employment type is classified appropriately.
• Ensure timely and clear communication with the facility or agency administrator, regarding the eligibility, leave duration, and other specifics pertaining to the employee’s medical leave request.
• Maintain and update leave tracking systems, ensuring accurate record keeping and documentation.
• Assist with all aspects of annual open enrollment.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality for employees’ benefits.
• Support LHMSH culture by promoting “Friendly, Positive, and Focused on Excellence.”
• Protect the legal, financial, and moral well-being of Larry H. Miller Senior Health.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• 1 to 2 years of experience.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of FMLA and benefit administration
• Attention to detail required.
• Proficient use of spreadsheets.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach, talk hear, kneel, crouch, stretch, twist, lift, and move about.
• Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to carefully consider all information and make impacting decisions on a regular basis.
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
• Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Flexible spending and health savings options
• 401(k) plans with a percentage of the employee's contributions matched by the company
• PTO
• Discount on auto, home, and pet insurance
• EAP
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