Benefits Assistant

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THE BENEFITS ASSISTANT SUPPORTS THE SYSTEM BENEFITS MANAGER BY HAVING A GOOD WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF PENN HIGHLANDS BENEFIT PLANS AND THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR BENEFITS. THIS POSITION EDUCATES EMPLOYEES ON THESE BENEFITS, CREATES MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES, AND UPDATES AND MAINTAINS THE BENEFITS INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. THIS POSITION ASSIST WITH ENROLLING/DISENROLLING EMPLOYEES IN BENEFITS AND MONITORING THE TRANACTIONS FOR ERRORS AND ISSUES. THE BENEFITS ASSOCIATE WILL ASSIST WITH DAILY ENROLLMENTS AND OPEN ENROLLMENT, COBRA PROCESSING, AND ABSENCE MANAGEMENT AS THE POINT PERSON FOR EMPLOYEES BY PHONE, EMAIL, AND IN PERSON REGULAR OFFICE COVERAGE FOR THE BENEFITS OFFICE

• Education HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIRED.
• ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN BUSINESS/HR PREFERRED.
• Required Experience/Skills CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE. EXPERIENCE WITH MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE, STRONG ORGANIZATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS.
• Preferred Experience/Skills PRIOR EXPERIENCE DEALING IN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAM.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Compensation
• Shift Differential
• Professional Development
• Supportive and Experienced Peers

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision offered after completion of introductory period
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Company Paid Short & Long Term disability coverage
• Company Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellness Programs