Benefits Specialist (Remote)

The physical location for the candidate selected must be within the contiguous United States

WHO WE ARE!

Susan G. Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment, and you can work anywhere within the U.S. We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever. For over 40 years, we've led the way funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S. Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, global outreach, and public policy initiatives to make the biggest impact against this disease.

Komen strives to have a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively to inspire greatness in others! We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization. It’s encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two-way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally!

What You Will Bring To The Table

• Administering daily benefit plan activities in accordance with HIPAA regulations including enrollments, terminations, status changes, complex invoice reconciliation and payment processing, and HRIS/vendor electronic eligibility transfers. Coordinating employee enrollments and deductions with payroll, outside vendors, and advising employees of payroll deductions.
• Administering vendor invoice reconciliation and payment and purchasing card reconciliation.
• Administering multi-state leave of absence including recordkeeping involving coordination with outside providers, HRIS, payroll. Advising employees of leave and disability benefits under federal, state, and local leave laws and integration with internal disability and paid leave benefits. Ensure compliance with federal and state leave and disability requirements.
• Assisting and working with the Benefits Manager and Broker on Open Enrollment planning, HRIS modifications, employee communications, administrative arrangements, and monitoring/approving employee elections for accuracy and completeness. Guiding employee communication materials through creative design, review/edit and approval process. Coordinating with post-Open Enrollment process with vendors, employees and payroll.
• Serving as a point of contact for employee’s inquiries related to benefit plan options and coverage, and brokers/vendors to resolve employee and plan administrative concerns.
• Administering COBRA benefits via outside vendor system and tracking COBRA eligibility.
• Assisting with 403(b) retirement plan daily administration involving 403(b) plan vendor, external advisors, payroll and employee inquiries. Assisting with communications.
• Leads in planning, communication and execution of Wellness Program initiatives, activities, communications and events. Prepare and conduct Wellness Committee meetings, create the agenda and minutes for distribution to meeting participants. Oversee Wellness Sub-committee activities and meetings.
• Assisting with benefit plan review, benchmarking, surveys and cost analysis. Assist in researching industry and competitive trends for health and welfare, retirement and wellness plans.
• Preparing benefit materials and HRIS enrollment profiles for new employees and qualified life events. Creating content and leading benefit orientation sessions for new employees.
• Maintaining employee benefit records in accordance with privacy requirements. Ensuring benefit program materials are current and accessible to employees using available HRIS and intranet resources.
• Assisting with annual budget preparation, quarterly forecast review and monthly variance review.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

We know you will have and be able to

• Minimum of an associate degree: (Business or human Resources preferred) and at least 2-4 years’ benefit experience required to effectively perform the job responsibilities. Relevant benefits administration experience may be substituted for some of the education experience.
• Solid understanding of health and welfare plans and relevant regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) and HRIS systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Strong customer service focus.
  
  

So, what’s in it for you?

Komen Believes In The Importance Of Taking Care Of Our Employees So That In Turn They Can Be Committed To Supporting Our Critical Mission To Support Those Impacted By Breast Cancer And To Help Find Cures.  This Is What Komen Provides Away From The Computer

• Competitive salary of $25.13 – $33.33/hour, exact compensation ranges are based on a range of factors including but not limited to the labor market, job level, internal equity, and budget. Offers given will take into consideration the candidate's skills, education, experience, geographic location, and other necessary credentials.
• Health, dental, vision and a retirement plan with a 6% employer match
• Unlimited Paid Time Off Plan
• Flexible work arrangement in a fully remote working environment
• Bi-weekly work from home stipend
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A culture of learning and development
• And so much more!
  
  

Komen provides a remote and/or home-based working environment for all active employees. Komen defines remote as the ability to work from any physical location within the U.S. where an employee can perform specified work duties without disruption or distraction. Komen defines home-based roles as positions that are required to reside in a specific market. Work schedules for both remote and home based are determined by the organizational needs of each department.

Susan G. Komen is fair and equal in all its employment practices for people without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Additionally, we embrace Diverse Teams & Perspective, and we find strength in the diversity of cultural backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.

SORRY NO AGENCIES

The physical location for the candidate selected must remain within the contiguous United States. In the event a move is expected to occur by the candidate selected, it must be approved by Komen's HR team prior to the move.