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Benefit Specialist - Human Resources - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days

John Muir Health

Walnut Creek, CAFull-time$46.23–62.43/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$46.23–62.43/hr
Location
Walnut Creek, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Benefit Specialist administers health care benefit programs for John Muir Health, serving as the primary contact to educate, inform, and counsel a diverse employee group. The role interacts daily with plan administrators, insurance carriers, payroll, and employees to ensure quality benefit delivery.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationTime ManagementQuality FocusHealthcare Laws KnowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteHR Information SystemsWorkday

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Related FieldEquivalent Work Experience1 Year Experience in Human Resources2-3 Years Benefit AdministrationSHRM-SCP Senior Certified ProfessionalPHR Professional in Human Resources

Full job description

Job Description:

The Benefit Specialist is responsible for effectively administering the health care benefit programs offered by JMH. This role will serve as the primary contact for employees and will educate, inform and counsel a diverse group of employees in regards to their health care benefits. Interacts on a daily basis with plan administrators, insurance carriers, the payroll team and employees.

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree - Human Resources or related field - Required or

  • Equivalent work experience - Required

Experience:

  • 2 - 3 years of experience in Benefit Administration including working with self-insured plans and unions - Preferred

  • 1 year of experience working in Human Resources - Required

License/Certifications:

  • SHRM-SCP Senior Certified Professional - SHRM Society for Human Resource Management - Preferred or

  • PHR Professional in Human Resources - HRCI HR Certification Institute - Preferred

Skills:

Core -

  • Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal with an excellent phone manner

  • Strong time management and organizational skills

  • Quality focus with strong attention to detail, ensuring all work is completed with excellence and to high standards for quality and integrity

  • Thorough understanding of laws, regulations, and agency interpretations or opinions related to healthcare plans

  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook)

  • Ability to work effectively with Human Resources Information Systems

  • Workday experience - Preferred

Work Shift:

08.0 - 08:30 - 17:00 No Waive (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$46.23 - $62.43

Hourly

Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure.

Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.

Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word ‘exempt’ on it.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Our Commitment to Belonging and Equity

At John Muir Health, we strive to be a leading health system through the cultivation of a culture of belonging where every patient, employee, provider, and community member feels safe and valued for embracing all aspects of their differences. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage and consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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