Sonic Healthcare USA · 8 hours ago
Benefits Specialist (Hybrid) Austin, TX
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expSonic Healthcare USA is a Great Place to Work certified employer dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. They are seeking a Benefits Specialist who will act as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and administer various employee benefits programs.
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Responsibilities
Act as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing timely resolution and guidance
Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability plans
Coordinate benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, and open enrollment activities
Conduct employee outreach for dependent verifications, Hawaii HC-5 forms, qualifying life events (QLEs), and related requirements
Ensure benefits data is accurately maintained in HRIS and payroll systems
Prepare, process, reconcile, and ensure timely payment of benefits invoices
Communicate benefits information to employees through presentations, written materials, and one-on-one support
Manage and maintain effective relationships with HR partners, benefits vendors, brokers, and third-party administrators
Assist with audits and reporting
Support benefits-related projects, process enhancements, and continuous improvement efforts
Partner with divisional HR teams to address benefit inquiries, employee outreach, and issue resolution
Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and FMLA
Qualification
Required
BS/BA in business administration, human resources, or other relevant field
3-5 years of successful work experience as a Benefits or Leave Administrator
Maintains extensive working knowledge of all leave of absence policies and practices, current FMLA federal legislation, ADA, and state and jurisdictional leave laws
Working knowledge of US employee benefits regulations and guidelines (ERISA, Cafeteria Plan)
Excellent customer service skills with a sense of urgency
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Discretion and judgment will be required on when to escalate, deflect, etc., to internal partners
Commitment to staying current on federal, state, and jurisdictional laws and regulations
Ability to work independently, well organized with attention to detail, self-motivated, and manage several competing priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) or related software
Benefits
Full Time - Benefits Eligible
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability plans
Company
Sonic Healthcare USA
Sonic Healthcare is a pathology provider that focuses on delivering quality laboratory information through regional diagnostic laboratories.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dana Simonds
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