Benefits Specialist

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is seeking a Benefits Specialist who will play a crucial role in managing and enhancing our comprehensive benefits programs. 

 

The Benefits Specialist plays a critical role in the administration and delivery, communication, and compliance of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness programs, and retirement plans.

• →Bachelor’s degree required in Business Management, HR Management, or related field.
• →Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Society of Human Resource Management – Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) preferred.
• →Minimum of 4 years of experience in benefits administration.
• →Working knowledge of benefits regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
• →Experience with HRIS systems and benefits portals; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• →Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• →Excellent communication and customer service skills to assist employees effectively.
• →Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• →Ability to research and resolve employee benefit issues with a customer-service mindset.
• →High level of accuracy in processing benefits enrollments, changes, and payroll deductions.
• →Excellent organization, written, interpersonal, and communication skills; strong attention to detail.
• →Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
• →Demonstrated compatibility with PHS’ mission and operating philosophies.

The estimated starting pay range for this role is $65,000 - $80,000 per year. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.

• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• College partnership educational discounts
• Access to Learn to Live Resources

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.

 

 

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.