Avem Health Partners ยท 23 hours ago
Benefits and Leave Specialist
Avem Health Partners is dedicated to providing quality healthcare and support to its employees. They are seeking a Benefits and Leave Specialist to coordinate the administration of employee benefits programs and leave of absence processes while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and maintaining accurate records.
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Responsibilities
Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations; maintain HRIS and carrier data
Conduct annual open enrollment and employee communications in coordination with HR Manager and HR Director
Coordinate leave requests: confirm eligibility, issue notices, track usage, and update systems
Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits and leave policies
Coordinate return-to-work (RTW) and, when appropriate; partner with managers, payroll, and disability vendors to ensure accurate pay/benefits and smooth RTW transitions
Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA; maintain documentation
Life Insurance administration: including but not limited to- beneficiary updates, evidence of insurability, claims facilitation, and employee communications
Reconcile invoices and payroll deductions; escalate discrepancies as needed
Prepare basic reports on benefits and leave activity
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Coordinate day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement) and leave of absence processes (FMLA, ADA, personal, military)
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, maintain accurate records, and provide timely support to employees and managers
Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations; maintain HRIS and carrier data
Conduct annual open enrollment and employee communications in coordination with HR Manager and HR Director
Coordinate leave requests: confirm eligibility, issue notices, track usage, and update systems
Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits and leave policies
Coordinate return-to-work (RTW) and, when appropriate; partner with managers, payroll, and disability vendors to ensure accurate pay/benefits and smooth RTW transitions
Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA; maintain documentation
Life Insurance administration: including but not limited to- beneficiary updates, evidence of insurability, claims facilitation, and employee communications
Reconcile invoices and payroll deductions; escalate discrepancies as needed
Prepare basic reports on benefits and leave activity
Education: Associate's degree in HR or related field
Experience: 3-5 years in benefits or leave administration required
Skills: HRIS proficiency, attention to detail, strong communication, confidentiality
Strong attention to detail, timeliness, and commitment to data integrity is required
Preferred
Paycom experience a strong plus
Preferred: SHRM-CP or CEBS (not required)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Retirement
Company
Avem Health Partners
Avem Health Partners - formerly First Physicians Capital Group - is an Oklahoma City-based hospital management company with a mission to improve healthcare in rural communities.