Benefit Specialist (Hybrid)

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.

• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for supporting the monthly reconciliation and remittance process for HSA and other benefit-related plans. This includes processing monthly employee, retiree, student, and leave-of-absence benefit billings; maintaining accurate HR system data; and entering additional payments, deduction changes, reimbursement account corrections, premium deductions, and premium refunds.

The role also includes responding to employee, supervisor, and vendor inquiries; investigating issues; and completing follow-up as needed. The Benefits Specialist must use and update Oracle, benefit productivity tools, and vendor databases to support accurate and timely benefit administration.

Additional responsibilities include analyzing and maintaining data integrity in pre-tax and after-tax benefit systems, reconciling general ledger accounts and vendor-managed plans, and communicating benefit plan policies and guidelines clearly to employees and supervisors.

Qualifications

The position requires an associate degree in business or accounting or 2 years’ experience relevant to account billing and employee benefits. Previous experience with reconciliation strongly preferred. Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office software, with heavy emphasis on Excel is required. Candidates must possess a strong customer service orientation. Must be able to work effectively in a team-based and multi-tasking environment. Good organizational and time management skills are required. Must be detail oriented and able to work with accuracy, timeliness, and effectiveness with problem solving skills. Must possess excellent math skills as well as an ability to analyze problems and determine appropriate solutions.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

26.63 - $35.98 / hour.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday, normal business hours

This is a hybrid position and must be located within 100 miles of one of the following Mayo Clinic campuses: Jacksonville, FL; Phoenix, AZ; or Rochester, MN for occasional on-site expectations based on business needs.

Weekend Schedule

As needed.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Joy Kundrata

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.