HR Benefits Coordinator needed in San Antonio

Position Summary: This position is responsible for performing human resource related duties at the administrative level of benefits.

Tasks:

· Responsible for the initial intake of all e-mail and electronic correspondence (including scans and faxes) for the HR Benefits and Leaves Administration inbox.

· Responsible for answering all general inquiries about benefits, leaves, FMLA, and any other benefits, including calls from vendors, carriers, and local, state and federal agencies.

· Timely process of employee benefits by verifying and entering benefits into HRIS (UltiPro).

· Completes and responds to National Medical Child Support Orders and providing applicable notification to the EE.

· Processes both the enrollments and terminations in the on-line benefit enrollment platform as applicable.

· Responsible for scheduling and distributing benefit information to all newly eligible employees.

· Responsible for initiating actions online in UltiPro Benefit Administration for all employees who become newly eligible for benefits in order to provide the opportunity for employee enrollment in desired insurance plan(s).

· Responsible for processing all COBRA benefits and investigating any COBRA related issues.

· Process, audit, and forward to A/P monthly carrier statements/ invoices for processing and payment in a timely and efficient manner.

· Assist with outgoing correspondence.

· Respond to and assist employees across all locations and organization levels with benefit related questions and inquiries in a courteous and prompt manner.

· Effectively coordinate, communicate and otherwise interact with members of HR, Finance, and IT to promote efficient and accurate management of employee benefit programs.

· Organize special projects which may include, but are not limited to annual health and wellness projects and events.

· Observe confidentiality policies at all times.

· Comply with federal, state, & company policies, procedures, and regulations.

· Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Attributes:

· Able to work independently.

· Able to work with a team to accomplish goals and objectives.

· Excellent time management skills.

· Effective organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

· Excellent interpersonal relations skills, including active listening skills such as giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate.

· Willingness to work with health care professionals, clients, families, and the general public.

· Written and verbal communication skills are required to communicate effectively as appropriate to the needs of the audience.

· Must be able to read, write and comprehend English; must be able to communicate efficiently in English.

· Must be able to follow verbal instructions to complete task.

Experience and Education:

· High school diploma or GED required.

· Must have at least six months clerical experience in a high volume professional office setting in either Human Resources or Employee Benefits preferred.

· Good interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with peers.

· Ability to manage a fast paced, high volume environment within strict deadlines independently with minimal supervision.

· Computer knowledge and experience: must demonstrate competence with office applications, specifically MS Word and Excel, and have the ability to readily learn agency specific software.

Physical Requirements:

§ Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.

§ Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.

§ Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with words, hand(s) or arm(s); for example, using the keyboard.

§ Communication skills using the spoken word.

§ Ability to see within normal parameters.

§ Ability to hear within normal range.

§ Ability to move about.

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