You’ll need
Certifications
SHRM-SCP Senior Certified Professional - SHRM Society for Human Resource Management - Preferred or
PHR Professional in Human Resources - HRCI HR Certification Institute - Preferred
Education
✓Bachelor's Degree - Human Resources or related field - Required or
Qualifications
✓Equivalent work experience - Required
✓1 year of experience working in Human Resources - Required
✓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
2 - 3 years of experience in Benefit Administration including working with self-insured plans and unions - Preferred
Workday experience - Preferred
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About the role
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.