Benefit Specialist - Human Resources

Our Mission To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions. Schedule: Full Time (40 hours per week) - Days What You'll Do Performs day-to-day administration of benefits according to plan documents and Federal and State regulations that includes data entry, communication and distribution of benefits information to employees, and acts as a liaison between employees and vendors as needed. Performs payroll/vendor audits to ensure accuracy of employee deductions and vendor billing. Assists with all aspects of employee benefits including annual events, such as Benefit Bonanza, Open Enrollment, and requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Performs day-to-day administration of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other leaves of absence programs, under the guidance of the Benefits Coordinator and the Chief Human Resources Officer in accordance with Federal and State regulation, and Freeman Health System Policies and procedures. Monitors, updates, and leave participants of their current status and coordinates with management on a daily basis. Assists in the development and presentation of FMLA information and training programs for employees and management. Assists the Benefits Coordinator and other staff with assignments as needed. Requirements: High School Diploma required Preferred requirements: Previous experience with Employee Benefits, Human Resources, insurance, or similar experience. Education or experience with Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience in information systems including Workday. PHR certification Bachelor's degree preferred. Freeman Perks and Programs For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one! Health, vision, dental insurance Retirement with employer match Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation Milestone payments with longevity of employment Paid Time Off (PTO) Extended Sick pay Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc. As the only locally owned, not-for-profit health system in the area, Freeman focuses on meeting the health and wellness needs of those we serve as well as the needs of our employees. Freeman in Joplin, Missouri, is a 460-bed, three-hospital system providing comprehensive healthcare services to an area that includes more than 450,000 from Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Freeman Health System includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital and Ozark Center - the area's largest provider of behavioral health services - as well as two urgent care clinics, dozens of physician clinics and a variety of specialty services.