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Benefits Specialist Associate


PayCompetitive
LocationAshland/Kentucky
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: R-000002068
      At UK King's Daughters, we're not just a healthcare facility - we're a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We're more than just a place to work; we're a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

      Job Description:
      Job Summary

      Responsible for assisting in daily functions of the Benefit Team and HR Department. Supports benefit and retirement enrollment processes for new hires and existing team members. Coordinates benefit-related communications and documentation. Ensures accurate and timely processing of benefit transactions. Facilitates positive employee experiences through responsive benefit support.

      Essential Functions
      • Identifies team member concerns and facilitates solutions through performance improvement activities.
      • Engages in online benefit enrollment architecture and technical application reviews to ensure successful deployment and sustainability.
      • Supports development and enhancement of automated benefit processes and workflow improvements.
      • Coordinates and manages online benefit enrollment applications for integration with IT systems.
      • Gathers and provides information to support HR Benefit team needs in employment, benefits, and team member relations.
      • Presents benefits information to new hires during orientation.
      • Coordinates with benefit and retirement providers, tracking and resolving related issues.
      • Assists with terminations, COBRA notifications, and benefit conversions for departing team members.
      • Coordinates and processes disability and FMLA claims, ensuring timely communication among stakeholders.
      • Performs other duties as assigned.

      Education Requirement

      Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field

      Experience Requirement

      0-2 years of experience in human resources, business administration, or a relevant area

      An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

      All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

      Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

      Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

      Certifications & Licensures

      N/A

      Working Conditions

      A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (<>
      B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

      C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

      D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (<>
      E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

      F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never

      G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

      H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

      I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

      J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never

      K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (<>
      L. Loud noises: 1. Never

      M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

      N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never

      O. Radiation: 1. Never

      P. Burns: 1. Never

      Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never

      R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never

      S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

      T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

      U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

      V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

      Physical Demands

      This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

      Additional Job Descriptions

      N/A

      Department:
      Human Resources

      Shift:
      Days (United States of America)

      Time Type:
      Full time

      Address:
      2000 Ashland Drive

      City, State:
      Ashland, Kentucky
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