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Benefits Associate - Human Resources

Requisition Number
75642
Reg/Temp
Regular
Employment Type
Full-Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status
Non-Clinical
Location Name
525 Plaza
Workplace Set Up
Hybrid
City
Salt Lake City
State
UT
Department
COR ISC 05A HUMAN RESOURCES
Category
Human Resources

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operation of the benefit programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, travel and accident plan, flexible spending plan, both employer and employee related retirement plan(s)). Provides excellent customer service and quality benefits administration plans.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates benefits eligibility, enrollments and plan design changes with internal systems and external carrier systems.
  • Provides timely response to requests and questions regarding benefits, escalating complex issues to the Benefits Analyst. Cross functional ability to fill in for Benefits Analyst. Prepares statistical data for premiums, claims, and costs by interfacing with external and internal resources.
  • Ensure all monthly invoices for provider premiums and weekly wire requests from providers are completed in coordination with Health and Welfare plans, accounting and outsource vendor.
  • Processes life insurance and Long Term Disability (LTD) claims and documentation for employees and dependents.
  • Administers other benefit and employer status change events for processing.
  • Coordinates various projects and ensure that assignments are completed.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Must be detail oriented and provide prompt and accurate administration.
  • Ability to work with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong MS Office Skills to include Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, finance or related field or equivalency.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

  • Two to five years experience in benefits administration and understanding of Health and Welfare plans. Retirement plan knowledge, experience and training preferred. Processing LTD claims and data reporting, and PeopleSoft experience a plus.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

  • This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Non Indicated

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To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.


Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.


University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/

 


The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

 

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.