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Elara Caring Benefit Administrator in Mt. Vernon, Texas
At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.
Job Description:
Benefit Administrator
At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Benefit Administrator. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.
To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Benefit Administrator with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!
Why Join the Elara Caring mission?
Work in a collaborative environment.
Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference.
Competitive compensation package
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
Opportunities for advancement
Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(K) with employer match
Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
Pet insurance
As Benefit Administrator, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:
Administer employee benefits programs including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits.
Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations in a timely and accurate manner.
Manage relationships with benefit vendors and third-party administrators, resolving issues related to claims, coverage, or billing.
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and FMLA.
Prepare and submit compliance reports, such as 5500 filings, ACA reporting, and other regulatory requirements.
Generate and distribute required benefit notices to employees, including COBRA notifications, benefits summaries, and SPDs.
Assist employees with understanding their benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.
Guide employees through the enrollment process and provide detailed information on plan features, coverage levels, costs, and eligibility.
Respond to employee inquiries via phone, email, and self-service ticketing system, resolving issues and providing guidance during open enrollment periods and qualifying life events.
Performs other duties/projects as assigned.
What is Required?
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
3+ years of experience in benefits administration or related HR role.
Knowledge of employee benefits programs and associated regulations (e.g. ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, etc.)
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Proficiency with HRIS/Benefits Administration platforms.
Experience with HRIS Systems such as ADP, Workday or similar platforms.
Familiarity with benefits-related compliance reporting (Form 5500, 1095-C, etc.)
Bilingual Spanish and English preferred.
Limited travel may be required for meetings, benefits fairs or employee events.
You will report to the Benefits Supervisor.
This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities ; a full job description will be provided.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.
Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.
Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to recruiting@elara.com.