Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist Compensation: $17.00-$20.00 Company offers Excellent Benefits, including: Competitive pay Excellent Benefits:medical, dental, vision, life 401k 10days starting PTO/vacation time 9 days holiday pay Career advancement opportunities Culture:We're all about culture and creating a positive environment that cares Job Summary The employee benefits specialist position assists clients and their employees with benefits enrollment questions, verifies all insurance billing, maintains employee database and files, and ensures compliance with required benefit notices.Responsibilities and Duties Performs monthly reconciliation of insurance benefits Ensure accuracy of information and work Uses and transmits information in print, verbally, and on document forms appropriate to job tasks. Acts as liaison for clients and/or employee issues. Answer client inquiries regarding benefits plans Process all aspects of COBRA servicing Research benefit inquiries daily Responds to direct requests for information and/or forwards messages to appropriate staff. Process Medical Support Notices Assist with ACA Reporting Process new hires, termination, and life events Participate in Open Enrollment for hundreds of clients Answer incoming customer service calls. Ability to help meet the goals and objectives of the department Special Projects and Initiatives as assigned Required Knowledge, Experience, Education and Skills Customer Service Experience Knowledge of all areas of employee benefit plans, health insurance, life, LTD/STD, 401k, etc.preferred Expert MS Office skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook are required Exceptional organizational and critical thinking skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent analytical skills, ability to capture, review and analyze data Ability to meet aggressive deadlines Strong attention to detail The ability to think outside the box Goes above and beyond for the team.Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position with the ability to work overtime when the business needs may be required.Days of work are Monday through Friday, standard business hours.Travel No travel is expected for this position.Job Type:Full-time Pay:$17.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours:40 per week Benefits:401(k) AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid jury duty Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s):Do you consider yourself an expert in Excel? Language:English (Required) Location:San Antonio, TX 78209 (Required) Shift availability:Day Shift (Required) Work Location:In person.