Benefits Advisor - Franciscan Ministries

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for the communication, distribution, and administration of benefit plans and programs at the organization. This includes health insurance as well as dental, vision, life, 401k, and other voluntary programs.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization’s expert in benefit enrollment, administration, and plan options.
• Communicate plan options to associates and serve as the administrator for benefits in the organization’s HRIS system.
• Collaborate with payroll department to ensure associates’ elections are being properly deducted as needed.
• Assist home office new hires in benefit enrollment during the onboarding process.
• Lead annual open enrollment at communities in the organization.
• Assist policyholders with benefit claims.
• Develop relationships with benefit vendors and serve as a champion for our organization to obtain the best rates and plans that are available.
• Develop benefit information materials as needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of benefit laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Benefits/Human Resources related field preferred

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Experience: 3+ years in multi-site benefit administration

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to juggle several different projects and prioritize as needed
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Travel: Limited travel required for training/benefit open enrollment sessions