Augustine Institute
Benefits Specialist
Augustine Institute, Florissant, Missouri, United States, 63034
Position: Benefits Specialist
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule: This full-time position will work out of the Augustine Institute home office in Greater Saint Louis, Missouri office (Florissant).
Reporting to: Head of People
Position Summary
The benefits specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and 403(b) plan.
Duties/Responsibilities
*Specific duties are listed below but may not be all-inclusive.
Ensures the accuracy of all benefit enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.Assists with new hire orientations.Performs quality checks of benefit-related data.Assists employees regarding benefit claim issues and plan changes.Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.Enrolls employees with carriers and process life status changes.Responds to benefit inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.Processes and administers all leave of absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal disability and FMLA.Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leave of absence/disabilities.Responds to 403(b) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts. Manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment.Assists with the Open Enrollment process.Administers the tuition reimbursement program.Performs other related duties as assigned.Education and Experience
Associate's degree in HR or related field, but experience and/or other training/certification may be substituted for the education.Two years' experience in HR and/or benefits administration.Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to compose and present comprehensive reports.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word.Ability to consistently demonstrate the Augustine Institute's core values including:
Humility - We serve the Augustine Institute Mission with humility and a service mindset.Collaboration - We work together as a united Body of Christ.Innovation - We encourage being creative and demonstrating a clever mindset.Excellence - We strive in everything we do to win souls for Christ.
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in a climate-controlled office setting.
Employee Benefits
Competitive compensation, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance, a generous paid time off plan and paid holiday schedule, and a 403(b)-retirement plan with company match, on-site Chapel with Daily Mass and the Sacrament of Reconciliation regularly, on-site Tolle Lege Café.
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule: This full-time position will work out of the Augustine Institute home office in Greater Saint Louis, Missouri office (Florissant).
Reporting to: Head of People
Position Summary
The benefits specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and 403(b) plan.
Duties/Responsibilities
*Specific duties are listed below but may not be all-inclusive.
Ensures the accuracy of all benefit enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.Assists with new hire orientations.Performs quality checks of benefit-related data.Assists employees regarding benefit claim issues and plan changes.Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.Enrolls employees with carriers and process life status changes.Responds to benefit inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.Processes and administers all leave of absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal disability and FMLA.Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leave of absence/disabilities.Responds to 403(b) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts. Manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment.Assists with the Open Enrollment process.Administers the tuition reimbursement program.Performs other related duties as assigned.Education and Experience
Associate's degree in HR or related field, but experience and/or other training/certification may be substituted for the education.Two years' experience in HR and/or benefits administration.Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to compose and present comprehensive reports.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word.Ability to consistently demonstrate the Augustine Institute's core values including:
Humility - We serve the Augustine Institute Mission with humility and a service mindset.Collaboration - We work together as a united Body of Christ.Innovation - We encourage being creative and demonstrating a clever mindset.Excellence - We strive in everything we do to win souls for Christ.
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in a climate-controlled office setting.
Employee Benefits
Competitive compensation, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance, a generous paid time off plan and paid holiday schedule, and a 403(b)-retirement plan with company match, on-site Chapel with Daily Mass and the Sacrament of Reconciliation regularly, on-site Tolle Lege Café.