Benefits Administrator - Dallas, United States - Southwest Transplant Alliance

Description

At STA, we believe our superpower is our people. It is no accident that our values are rooted in saving lives through organ and tissue donation.

This role is focused on growing, looking for a different way to drive our mission and sustaining the best OPO in the country.

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for creating world-class employee experiences by offering and facilitating all health and wellness programs to STA employees including the administration and management of benefits, leave, and worker's compensation.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Administers and explains all employee health and wellness benefits to employees; serves as the liaison between the benefit providers and STA employees
Design and administer benefit and wellness programs
Ensures compliance with ACA employer requirements and maintains all required plan documents, review and audits monthly invoices from providers
Ensures the accuracy of all benefit enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information
Distributes all required benefits notifications and enrollment materials to eligible employees
Manages the open enrollment process, determines eligibility, an enrolls new hires based on qualified lifestyle changes
Contributes in the reviews and distributes benefit communication materials and conducts benefit meetings and orientations throughout the year
Responds to retirement program inquiries from employees relating to enrollment, plan changes, and contribution amounts; manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment
Conducts department benefit audits and verifies carrier records and file feeds
Responsible for all employee health records and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies to include OSHA, CDC, Texas State Workers Compensation, and AOPO / CMS standards including pre-employment, worker's compensation, and vaccinations
Effectively interprets federal requirements and STA policy, administers LOA and FMLA, obtains and maintains all required FMLA documentation
Collaborates with Payroll regarding pay and monitoring accruals and hours during LOA's and benefit deductions
Collaborates and contributes to new employee orientation, benefits, healthy workplace, and retirement education sessions
Performs other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in human resources or equivalent experience and education may be considered
Minimum 3 years' experience in the administration of employee benefits and compensation
Must be knowledgeable of Federal and State Employment Laws
Experience creating, designing, and implementing robust benefit program
Current Driver's license required
CEBS certification preferred

Qualifications and Skills:
Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and HRIS systems
Excellent oral, written, and documentation skills
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and to represent the organization publicly
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team required
Ability to cope with elevated levels of stress and able to handle a heavy workload
Ability to be flexible in a dynamic work environment
Ability to travel in light and commercial aircraft or drive his/her personal auto in order to meet all job duties and responsibilities

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