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Benefits Coordinator

Full-time

Sedalia, MO

Pettis County

(Hybrid/Remote)

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low-income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

SUMMARY

The Benefits Coordinator supports the Center for Human Services (CHS) mission by assisting in the management, planning and coordination of employee benefits in compliance with all state and federal laws, regulations, and policies. Additionally, the Benefits Coordinator will ensure the offered benefit package is fair, equitable and competitive as well as aligns with our strategic and business goals by performing the following duties.

• Administering employee benefits programs such as retirement plans; medical, dental, vision plans; life insurance plans; temporary disability programs; and wellness programs.
• Communicating with staff regarding benefits, including explaining benefits self-enrollment and other applications to employees
• Conducting benefits orientations and explaining benefits self-enrollment system.
• Maintaining contact with benefits vendors and third-party administrators to ensure the organization and employees receive excellent service.
• Maintaining employee benefits filing systems and ensuring benefits changes are entered appropriately and timely in benefits systems for payroll deduction.
• Assisting in the development of company renewal proposals for employee benefits and collaborating with Director to obtain and evaluate benefit contract bids.
• Preparing and executing, with legal consultation, benefits documentation, such as original and amended plan texts, benefit agreements and insurance policies. Running and reviewing standard reports and performing ad hoc reporting as requested.
• Assisting with budgeting for benefits costs and working with the Finance department (budget team) to ensure appropriate accounting for benefits expenses.
• Handling benefits inquiries and complaints to ensure quick, equitable, courteous resolution.
• Continually researching and proposing improvements to the benefits program to align with the needs of the organization and its employees.
• Presenting a positive attitude and demeanor when working with co-workers, administrative staff, supervisors, and/or other agencies.
• Accepting and willingly carrying out special assignments or duties, when requested.

MAINTAINS COMPLIANCE BY

• Ensuring compliance with all regulations and laws governing benefits programs.
• Maintaining knowledge of the agency, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Completing training as required and seeking technical training opportunities for applications specific to the business needs of the organization.
• To perform this job successfully, an applicant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The information listed below is representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and meet physical requirements.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Accountability
• Attention to detail
• Ethical behavior and decision making
• Mathematical and analytical
• Time management

COMPETENCIES

• Adaptable
• Learning-focused
• Responsible and reliable
• Person-centered
• Policy-supporti e
• Professional and courteous communication
• Results-oriented
• Team builder

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree (BA or BS) in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field plus three years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience to equal seven years.
• Intermediate Excel skills including the ability to combine and manipulate large sets of data.
• Must provide proof of valid drivers license and personal valid vehicle insurance.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• ACA, FMLA and COBRA compliance experience preferred.
• Project management experience, time management and organizational skills are preferred.
• Experience with Paycom or similar HRIS/Payroll platform(s) is preferred.

BENEFITS:CHS offers best-in-industry benefits.Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details

SHIFTS: FT (40 hrs.) Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm

EEO STATEMENT

Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660-826-4401 ext. 553 or 660-665-1111 ask for HR.