About this opportunity
RWJBarnabas Health lists this Benefits Specialist HYBRID opportunity in franklin township, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Benefits Specialist HYBRID
Req #:
Category: Human Resources
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: Total Rewards
Pay Range:
$76,200.00 - $95,300.00 per year
Location:
379 CAMPUS DRIVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873
Job Title: HR Specialist
Location: RWJ - 379 Campus Dr,
Somerset
Department Name: Total Rewards
Req #:
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
RWJBarnabas Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees, and otherwise qualified applicants, with known physical, mental or pregnancy-related limitations unless it can demonstrate that the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on its operations or pose a serious threat to safety. 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!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,
high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering
a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Who can apply
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