BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR Posted: 2015-01-08 9:21pm Email: [email protected] Location: Loop compensation: DOE non-profit organization BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR Looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely work for a purpose and make a real difference helping people? We have just what youre looking for! The Northern Illinois Conference for the United Methodist Church as an opening for a BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR position. This is a full-time salaried position based out of our Loop office, easily accessible by public transportation. In addition to competitive wages, we offer an exceptional benefits package including free health insurance, commuter expense reimbursement and a generous pension contribution. Note - This is NOT a management position and previous employee benefits administration experience is required You dont need to be of the Methodist faith to work with us but please be comfortable in an environment where there will be prayer. Job summary With assistance from the Director of Human Resources, the Benefits Administrator plays an integral role in the day-to-day administration of the Northern Illinois Conferences pension, life insurance, health and welfare programs. This position will provide analytical, technical and administrative service to ensure that benefits programs are well positioned and current employees and retirees receive optimum support. Duties and Responsibilities • Closely interact with the General Board of Pensions, current and former NIC employees, active and retired clergy as well as surviving clergy spouses • Enroll new participants in pension, health insurance and life insurance programs • Report all NIC employee and clergy information into Benefits Access • Assist active/retired clergy, spouses and lay employees with their medical and prescription program questions and act as advocate to address claims issues when needed • Liaison with local churches to address their benefit and financial related questions; address their concerns in a timely, positive manner • Prepare paperwork for paying of health and life insurance bills and generate monthly billing and applicable mailing(s) for churches and participants • Receive and report daily receipts for health, life and flex plans in conjunction with Apportionments Administrator • Address questions from NIC Cabinet members pertaining to effects appointments may have on benefits and other inquiries • Collaborate with the General Board of Pensions, Director of Accounting and Treasurer to prepare monthly pension billing • File death benefit claims with General Board of Pensions and Life insurance carriers. Help surviving family members with death benefit paperwork • Prepare compensation and benefit related reports as needed and/or request data from General Board. • Offer support to United Methodist Clergy fund which includes recording of gift checks, acknowledgment letters and sending out grave markers • Process payments on monthly, quarterly and annual basis as applicable, including but not limited to: pilot program reimbursements, Medicare payments, etc. • Provide counsel to retirees and future retirees on benefit related matters and prepare retirement packets • Plan and participate in pre-retirement workshops • Effectively handle a variety of benefits related duties and projects as assigned Minimum requirements • Bachelors degree, emphasis in Human Resources preferred. • 3 -- 5 years of benefits administration experience, including pension administration • Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations. • Exceptional communication skills, including ability to handle difficult information with great empathy • Innovative thinker able to suggest process improvements • Willingness to embrace change and practice workplace agility • Ability to solve problems in a positive, efficient manner • Must be able to adapt to changing circumstances; practice patience and flexibility when unforeseen situations arise • Knowledge of pertinent employment laws pertaining to ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, Medicare, Social Security, etc. • Proven ability to be fiscally responsible • Strong organizational skills are a must as is ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously • High degree of computer literacy with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook • Capable of meeting deadlines with accuracy and a sense of urgency • Positive, customer-focus is essential along with a commitment to being service-minded • Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships and communicate in a caring, diplomatic manner with employees and retirees from diverse backgrounds Abilities required • Ability to work 40+ hours per week in office conditions • Ability to lift 30+ lbs • Ability to sit for long periods of time • Ability to work telephone for long periods of time
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