RWJBarnabas Health

Benefits Specialist

RWJBarnabas Health • $76K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Three or more years experience in employee benefits, focusing on vendor management and operational duties
  • Understanding of ERISA and employee benefits regulations
  • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Strong communication skills for effective interaction with employees and vendors
  • Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Manage relationships with benefit vendors and oversee operational processes
  • Address employee and HR inquiries regarding benefit enrollment and issues
  • Facilitate the implementation of new benefit vendors and ensure compliance
  • Maintain confidentiality in all employee and vendor interactions
  • Stay updated on employee benefits laws and regulations

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits such as Pet Insurance
  • Discounts with various partners like NJ Devils and Verizon
Full Job Description
Job Title: HR Specialist

Location: RWJ - 379 Campus Dr,

Somerset

Department Name: Total Rewards



Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $76,200.00 - $95,300.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

A Typical Day

As an integral member of the Total Rewards team, the Benefits Specialist will provide support to the Employee Benefits team to ensure the delivery of high quality, cost-effective, market-competitive benefits for employees and their family members.The Specialist will oversee certain vendor relationships, support new benefit implementations, manage regular benefits operational processes, and assist with responding to employee inquiries and issues.The position requires attention to detail and critical-thinking, collaboration, communication, facilitation and organizational skills as well as expertise in employee benefit ERISA plans and applicable laws and regulations.
  • Interacts daily with vendors and internal partners to manage benefit plans and related operational processes e.g., invoices, communications, file feeds, compliance considerations, and issue resolution
  • Responds to employee or HR Business Partner inquiries regarding employee benefit issues e.g., enrollment questions, prior authorizations, and paycheck deductions; escalates complex or sensitive issues for guidance with leadership
  • Supports the implementation of new benefit vendors including file interfaces, communications, compliance, and reporting
  • Maintains confidentiality throughout all interactions with employees and vendors
  • Remains current with knowledge of employee benefits-related laws and regulations including ERISA


To Be Considered

Required
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Three or more years experience in an employee benefits role that includes vendor management, employee issue resolution, and operational responsibilities
  • Knowledge of employee benefits-related laws and regulations including ERIS
  • Proven proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Strong communication skills ability to interact and relate to employees and vendors
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!


About RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the largest integrated healthcare delivery system in New Jersey, with hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and clinics throughout the state. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals, three children's hospitals, a pediatric rehabilitation hospital, a behavioral health center, and numerous other clinical facilities. RWJBarnabas Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families, and to advancing medical research and education.
Learn more about RWJBarnabas Health
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