• Directly responsible for the overall administration of the Meyer/Hestan employee benefits program including enrollments, plan changes, beneficiary designations, and terminations
• Provide HR benefits expertise in the areas of leave administration, health and wellness initiatives, medical benefits, accommodations, and overall well-being
• Researching employee benefits plans and vendors to identify those that present the best value
• Collaborate with HR team to champion and accelerate a culture of excellence in which people feel engaged and inspired to deliver top business results
• Lead core HR Benefits processes, such as yearly open enrollment, health, and wellness fairs, etc
• Works closely and strategically with benefits brokers to negotiate with vendors and administrators for the best plans, options, and rates
• Builds collaborative relationships with benefits carriers and benefits brokers to resolve employee coverage issues
• Responsible for conducting monthly/quarterly audits to ensure all benefits plans and wellness programs are accurate and in compliance
• Evaluate and revise internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, rules, and regulations, including ERISA, OFLA, FMLA, ADA, ACA, and COBRA
• Works with HR leadership to elevate employee programs (benefits, wellness programs, health fairs, etc.)
• Partner with HR leadership on the execution of the company's Wellness Program
• Stays on top of industry trends and makes recommendations for changes and suggestions for additions to current programs
• Works closely with the Payroll Administrator to ensure benefits deductions are accurate for payroll processing
• Monitor the COBRA vendor to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including the distribution of notices
• Track benefit actuals for annual budget purposes
• Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes, and contribution amounts
• Manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment
• Administer requests for leaves of absence for employees following state, federal law, and company policy
• Partner with managers regarding personal leave requests
• Evaluate and assist with determining whether reasonable accommodation requests can be met per government regulations

Skills: Benefits Administration, Leave Management, Vendor Negotiation, Compliance Monitoring, Wellness Programs, Process Improvement, COBRA Oversight, Payroll Coordination

• Employee will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community
• Ensure compliance with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act and the state Sick Leave Pool program
• Interpreting and applying statutes and policies, reviewing applications, completing documentation, and preparing all relevant correspondence to employees and department managers or their designees
• Make effective decisions for complex and sensitive leave-related issues and offer creative and alternative leave solutions with diplomacy under tight deadlines
• Responsible for the administration of the campus Return to Work program 
• Promoting appropriate return-to-work strategies to department managers and their delegates and incorporating case management methodologies with the employee
• Partner with the employee, HR contacts and department managers to prepare all relevant correspondence including bona fide job offers for modified duty letters, supplemental reports of injury, Job Description Addendums, and FMLA notices
• Responsible for the administration of health and welfare benefits and retirement plans
• Serve as a liaison with the Employee Retirement System (ERS), insurance companies, retirement providers, benefits-related vendors and Human Resources
• Advise employees on eligibility, coverage and other benefit matters including benefit distribution and post-employment coverage such as COBRA
• Assessing injured employee needs related to WCI issues
• Coaching on available treatment options and the coverage thereof, referral to approved WCI providers
• Explaining disability income benefits, and serving as a liaison with the State Office of Risk Management (SORM), TSTC and medical personnel
• Contribute to or manage projects, such as open enrollment, benefit fairs, communications plans and website enhancements
• Participate in campus and system-wide committees that improve benefits, leave and workers' compensation business processes
• Prepare and maintain reports related to benefits, leave and workers' compensation, providing these HR analytics with interpretation and recommendations to the HR management team to continuously improve programs and services
• Develop content and/or conduct training regarding benefits, leave and workers' compensation services Develop and conduct customized training
• Provide content for New Employee Orientation
• Utilize functional systems to query, input and approve customer information, such as Workday, benefits administration system, retirement programs enrollment system, leave administration system, and worker compensation

Skills: Leave Management, FMLA Compliance, Return Coordination, Benefits Administration, Vendor Liaison, WCI Support, Training Delivery, HR Reporting

• Posting all external job postings and updating job postings through the ATS
• Track and update candidate status in ATS
• Communicate and update candidates with their status during the hiring process
• Respond to requests for new open positions from management and department directors
• Source and screen candidates for open roles using job boards, social media and referral networks
• Review resumes and pre-screen candidates to qualify for the position and cultural fit
• Submit candidates for review
• Track the applicant’s process through the interview and onboarding process
• Coordinate pre-employment screening including background checks, drug screens and motor vehicle record searches, with candidates and other vendors
• Communicate and follow up with managers and other stakeholders regarding applicant status
• Onboard new candidates including setting start dates, training schedules and preparing new hire paperwork
• Enter new hires into the HRIS system and initiate onboarding and off-boarding tickets through the IT ticketing system
• Maintain electronic and hard copies of employee files and documents in compliance with company policy
• Coordinate and participate in recruiting events and career fairs
• Assist with various HR and company functions and needs
• Assist with special projects and generate reports

Skills: Job Posting, ATS Management, Candidate Screening, Interview Tracking, Background Coordination, Onboarding Support, File Maintenance, Event Coordination

• Recommend and assist with policy and plan modifications on an annual basis or as dictated by legislation
• Play a key role in projects related to benefit changes
• Liaise with vendors regarding participants’ claims issues
• Serve on the Well Ahead Steering Committee and advise the Committee on benefits-related issues and communications
• Work closely with benefits vendors and brokers
• Proactively assist with legal compliance of plans including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, Health Care Reform (ACA), etc.
• Assist with and provide information for annual audits of ERISA plans
• Assist with filings (IRS 5500 forms and 1095 forms) and distribution of SARs
• Proactively assist with communication strategies relating to benefits
• Draft communications relating to all benefit plans, including enrollment changes, plan changes and other general information, annual Benefits-in-Brief summaries and benefits orientation materials for employees and partners
• Prepare presentation materials and conduct benefits presentations to various audiences, including annual New Partner Benefits Orientation, one-on-one benefits orientation for lateral partners throughout the year, and annual open-enrollment presentations
• Assist with updates to summary plan descriptions
• Coordinate annual open enrollment processes
• Work with brokers to prepare annual open enrollment materials
• Assist with the administration of retirement plans

Skills: Policy Review, Benefits Projects, Vendor Liaison, Legal Compliance, Audit Support, Filing Assistance, Communication Planning, Enrollment Coordination

• Consults with NCH HealthCare System employees as point of contact for health, dental, life, disability, retirement, flexible reimbursement accounts and all other employee benefits in a responsive and professional manner
• Provides employees with accurate information and assists with resolving benefit questions and concerns per the plan document and policy
• Processes employees’ benefit elections, changes, extensions, transfers, terminations, etc. 
• Troubleshoots benefits issues with other applicable HR staff
• Completes/verifies the accuracy of benefits paperwork
• Responsible for ensuring each pay period that all employees are enrolled in proper benefit plans based upon policies, eligibility, and employee elections
• Tracks new hires and transfers to ensure employees enroll in benefits by deadlines
• Serves as a liaison between third-party benefit providers and employees, such as medical, dental, vision, COBRA and flexible spending administrators and other applicable entities
• Works closely with Payroll, HR team, Information Technology, and HR Leadership to ensure accurate and timely processes and changes
• Responsible for the preparation of employee benefits communications including enrollment materials, newsletter articles, personalized letters, and mass mailings
• Creates and updates forms and documents to ensure they are current, accurate and relevant with benefit plans, etc.
• Reviews and updates myNCH and third-party websites with current benefits information, forms, etc.
• Administers the retirement plan including employee enrollment, audits between carrier and employer data, true-ups, etc.
• Understands how benefit interfaces work, troubleshoots, and identifies data interface issues and works with IT and carriers to resolve

Skills: Employee Support, Benefits Processing, Issue Resolution, Eligibility Tracking, Provider Liaison, Payroll Coordination, Communication Prep, Retirement Admin

• Experience as an HR specialist in an international environment, ideally within the service sector
• Must have a solution-oriented working style, proven track record in Benefits management, and a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience with modern HR Systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication in German and English
• Must be an open-minded and purpose-driven person
• Able to be a team player with excellent communication skills
• Effectively prioritizing competing demands, delivering tangible results and optimally leveraging network, tools and technology
• Experience within Payroll, Special/General Contracting or Property/Construction
• Ability to work confidently within a versatile office environment with changing priorities
• High competence in the Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, being confident to communicate with senior internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications: BA in Human Resource Management with 5 years of experience

• Must have PHR or SHRM certification 
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to multitask effectively
• High customer service standards, customer relations experience, and excellent phone skills
• Proficient with basic Windows operations and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work in a flexible and fast-paced environment
• Must be able to interface with employees at all levels of the organization
• Must possess the ability to be positive, flexible, and a team player
• Working experience in PeopleSoft or another benefits platform 

Qualifications: BS in Public Administration with 2 years of experience

• Prior experience as an HR Benefits Specialist and/or equivalent position in an HR department
• Experience handling company benefits, leaves, and other related benefits functions
• Strong knowledge of general federal and state HR/Benefits laws
• Must possess a high level of integrity and confidentiality to handle sensitive company and employee information
• Proficiency in the use of HRIS systems 
• Previous working knowledge of UKG 
• Must be computer literate and have proficient knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and Google Docs
• Must be extremely detail-oriented and possess the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications: BA in Labor and Employment Relations with 5 years of experience

• Experience in employee benefits and/or HR administration or related field
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with the public and with employees to exchange and clarify information, to understand the views of others and to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Ability to identify and resolve problems promptly, and gather and analyze information skillfully
• Possess a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
• Excellent interpersonal and telephone skills, effective time management skills, and demonstrated client conflict resolution skills
• Possess attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Possess knowledge of HR/Benefits policies and procedures, rules, and regulations

Qualifications: BA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology with 3 years of experience

• Previous work in the healthcare environment
• Sound working knowledge of statistical concepts and data collection procedures
• Strong understanding of HRIS, Payroll systems, and Kronos
• Must be able to prepare and analyze reports and presentations and present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Strong knowledge of database, reporting and query tools 
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the analytical ability to solve problems and issues
• High level of proficiency with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills 
• Self-motivated to be organized, achieve high performance standards, and accept accountability for performance
• Experience balancing a dynamic workload with constantly changing priorities, deadlines, and project scopes

Qualifications: BS in Human Services with 4 years of experience