Benefit Specialist

Job Description

Our Benefit Specialist provides support and administration in the benefits and HRIS functions of Human Resources. This role is responsible for the execution and compliance of leave and benefit programs and provides administrative support to the Human Resources Office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ. Maintains a courteous Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Every Home for Christ.
• Adheres to the Biblical standards of moral conduct, Every Home vision statement, Every Home statement of faith, Every Home employee standards and policies, Every Home Covenant of Harmony and upholds Every Home for Christ’s ministry in prayer.
• Maintains complete confidentiality of all Human Resource information and communication.
• Ensures compliance with all federal/state employment laws, insurance regulations and recordkeeping requirements.
• Provides communication/response to benefit plan or HRIS technical support requests.
• Responsible for employee benefit program enrollment/termination process, providing high levels of excellent customer service and assisting with educating employees on most cost effective choices;
  Administers programs and response to inquiries. All higher level questions or requests should be sent to HR Leadership
• Responsible for benefit compliance with records, dependents, ACA reporting, etc
• Provides regular updates on enrollments and leave to HR leadership
• Responsible for successful accurate funding of retirement accounts
• Responsible for staying current/up to date on changing benefit regulations, etc;
  Provides legal updates to the HR department on a regular basis to ensure consistency
• Acts as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator.
• Responsible for the administration and compliance of Every Home leave management; to include Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), state leave laws, leaves of absence, and disability insurance. Communicating effectively to employees, supervisor and HR leadership
• Responsible for the administration and compliance of ministry workers’ compensation program. Including but not limited to filing claims with insurance, assisting employees through the process, protection of the ministry in the process
• Maintains and administers the cost containment program and works in collaboration with facilities for the corporate safety program
• Participates on the Life Safety Team
• Responsible for the successful onboarding of new hires into benefit programs;
  Ensuring the employee experience aligns with and is a reflection of Every Home culture and values
• Acts as the HRIS expert – this includes but not limited to provide technical assistance to employees, training, creating new profiles, administering benefit plan profiles, data collection and analysis, reporting, troubleshoot any HRIS issue that arises
• Actively participates on the Life Safety Team of the ministry, ensuring good collaboration between HR and Site Ops; provides regular updates to HR department
• Files all liability insurance claims on behalf of the ministry and provides regular updates to claims for HR Leadership
• Under the direction of HR leadership, helps to create, conduct and track HR trainings.
• Assists with the logistics for HR sponsored events.
• Assists with the administrative support for the HR office
• Performs research on various Benefit or HRIS topics.
• Provides effective & timely communication with all departments on benefit/HRIS related topics.
• Provides back up support for completing Verification of Employment requests.
• Provides back up support for HR Administrator functions for the HR department
• Completes other requests as needed or directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Actively attends/participates in a local church.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent years of experience
• Experience:
  
  3-5 years in Human Resources, specifically benefit administration or leave management.
• CEBS certification is a plus!
• Possess high level of integrity and unquestionable character.
• Hold closely the stewardship of Every Home for Christ ministry and people
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Demonstrate servant’s heart with humility in service to Every Home staff.
• Practices active listening
• Knowledge and strong understanding of Federal