Benefits Specialist

Essential Functions/Duties/Responsibilities

• Respond accurately and timely to incoming written and telephonic Tier 1 and 2 inquiries for Workday Access/Navigation, Benefits and/or general HR dependent upon support agreement associated with assigned customers.
• Properly utilize knowledge base to research and provide responses in an efficient and timely manner
• Escalate to Account Manager or Pod Manager when knowledge base or tools are insufficient to satisfy inquiries
• Provide professional and timely service to internal audit requests
• Effective communication skills via telephone, email and in-person
• Participate in work intake reviews to further automate audit activities and reporting
• Timely and efficient communication to leadership of any issues relating to audit
• Participate in ongoing training relative to the functional area
• Form strong partnerships within the department and organization
• Identify and document areas of improvement or innovation through process change or automation
• Meets or exceeds all performance standards
• Assumes other duties as assigned by Manager

Competencies

• Effective communication skills via telephone, email and in-person
• Must be willing to adapt and display positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must value and promote team spirit, have outstanding interpersonal skill set; exhibit professionalism within the workplace
• Maintain punctuality and adherence to set schedule with extra hours as needed
• Must be able to cope in fast-paced, demanding environment and manage sensitive, confidential issues.
• Analytical skills; strong research and follow up skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Must value and promote team spirit, have outstanding interpersonal skill set; exhibit professionalism within the workplace; maintain punctuality and adherence to set schedule with extra hours as needed; have solid research and follow-up skills
• Must be able to cope in fast-paced, demanding environment and manage sensitive, confidential issues

Supervisory Responsibility

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications and Experience

• HS Diploma required
• 2 years of related experience and/or training
• Must have knowledge of employee benefits, COBRA and other federal/regulatory requirements 
• Proficient PC Skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, HRIS, etc…)

Preferred Skills

•   Bachelor’s degree preferred 

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