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Robert Half Benefits Specialist in Hixson, Tennessee
Description
Join a trusted healthcare organization known for its dedication to employee well-being and innovation in benefits administration. With a focus on providing exceptional support to team members, this is an opportunity to work in an environment that values expertise, professionalism, and integrity.
About the Role
Are you a detail-oriented benefits professional with experience in self-funded health plans? We are seeking a highly motivated Benefits Specialist to play a pivotal role in the success of this healthcare organization’s benefits programs. Reporting directly to leadership, you’ll oversee key aspects of benefits compliance, vendor agreements, and leave management coordination — ensuring the organization’s comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability plans are expertly managed.
Key Responsibilities:
Audit & Compliance: Perform thorough audits of plan documents and contracts to ensure all benefit-related agreements and documentation align with federal, state, and organizational compliance standards.
Vendor Management: Serve as the primary liaison with plan vendors, including administrators of health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Ensure contracts and service-level agreements are current and effective.
Self-Funded Expertise: Leverage your experience with self-funded plans to identify opportunities for cost containment, process improvement, and risk mitigation.
Leave Management Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact with the organization's leave management provider addressing all FMLA-related cases.
Employee Engagement: Provide excellent support by addressing employee benefit queries, ensuring a seamless employee experience while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements by identifying inefficiencies or gaps in policy and proactively recommending updates to align with best practices and compliance guidelines.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
Impactful Work: The chance to directly influence the success and compliance of a nationally recognized healthcare organization.
Growth Potential: Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a forward-thinking organization.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Competitive salary, retirement planning, and robust benefits.
Supportive Environment: Work alongside a team that values collaboration and innovation.
Take the Next Step in Your Career!
If you’re passionate about benefits administration and ready to make an impact as a Benefits Specialist, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to bring your expertise and drive positive change within a leading organization committed to excellence in employee benefits.
Requirements
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems for maintaining business relationships
• Demonstrated ability in auditing, with a particular focus on benefits and claims
• Comprehensive understanding of Benefit Functions, including plan design and administration
• Proven experience in Claim Administration, specifically within the healthcare industry
• Familiarity with Cobra Administration, including compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey benefits information
• Proficiency in using Paylocity for payroll and human resources management
• Experience with Self-Funded health plans, including their setup and administration
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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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