Senior Benefits Specialist - MedSpeed : Job Details

Senior Benefits SpecialistIn Office Every Thursday in Elmhurst, IL RequiredAbout UsCome join MedSpeed to help us deliver health! MedSpeed is a healthcare logistics company that partners with healthcare organizations throughout your communities to transport a wide range of medical supplies, specimens, and materials.At Medspeed we work as a team, keep our promises and strive to get better every day. We are looking for individuals who believe in and represent those values.Today, we have launch locations in over 30 states but still have kept that small business, entrepreneurial feel and remain committed to the same culture established day 1!Our people are at the heart of what we do and how we support our customers.Why become a MedSpeeder? Take a look at what MedSpeed offers:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account-- We provide plans to help you and your family care for your whole self.
• 401(K) with Company Match-- Helping you make sound financial decisions today and for the future.
• Paid Time Off-- We value well-being and encourage work life balance.
• Opportunities for Career Advancement– We encourage internal growth!
• Training Provided –We provide thorough training for our roles at Medspeed!

The Senior Benefits Specialist is responsible for overseeing and administering all aspects of the organization's employee benefits programs. This includes health insurance, retirement plans, and leave management. The roleensures compliance with federal and state regulations, provides exceptional service to employees, and collaborates with internal teams to align benefits offerings with organizational goals.What you will be doing as aSenior Benefits Specialist at MedSpeed:

• Benefits Program Administration: Support the management and administration of employee benefit programs, including, but not limited to, health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and retirement plans
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations governing employee benefits programs, such as ERISA, ACA, FMLA, COBRA, and HIPAA. Assist in preparing and filing necessary compliance reports, including Form 5500s and 401(k) audits
• Vendor Management: Collaborate with benefits vendors and brokers to resolve issues timely.
• Open Enrollment Management: Assist in leading the annual open enrollment process, including communication planning, vendor coordination, and system updates.
• Employee Support and Education: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing timely and accurate information.
• Billing and Record Management: Maintain billing reconciliation and self-bill creation. Maintain and create records, reports, and documentation in accordance with federal, state, and provider regulations.
• System Management: Maintain and update employee records and benefit files in HRIS (UKG).
• Collaborative Support: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, and IT, to ensure seamless administration of employee benefits programs
• Leave Management: Serve as back-up support for administration of leave programs, including FMLA, paid parental leave, and other statutory leave requirements.
• Work to promote MedSpeed culture.
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to become a MedSpeedSenior Benefits Specialist:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 + years of experience in the field of HR/Benefits, insurance or claims. Strongly prefer workingwith self-insured insurance plans across multiple states
• Maintain high level of confidentiality
• Proven work experience as a Benefits Specialist or similar role in the Human Resources department
• Complete understanding of the industry practices and legal requirements
• Consistently delivers work of the highest quality by maintaining rigorous attention to detail
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross functional teams
• Detail-oriented and highly motivated individual
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office specifically Excel and HR systems (preferably UKG)
• Deliver exceptional customer service by effectively communicating MedSpeed's benefit plans
• Actively represent and support the interests of MedSpeed's internal stakeholders

Compensation StatementThe salary range is $75,000 - $85,000 annually and dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, MedSpeed offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and company performance.#INDSP#J-18808-Ljbffr