
Job Information
Methodist Health System Benefits SPECIALIST in Dallas, Texas
Hours of Work :
40
Days Of Week :
5
Work Shift :
8X5 Day (United States of America)
Job Description :
Your Job:
In this dynamic, customer-centric, and fast-paced role, you will proactively collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional health and welfare benefit services to our employees who are dedicated to providing compassionate care to our patients. You will be responsible for administering the Methodist Health System Benefits Plans Plan and supporting day-to-day benefits administration, the bi-weekly payroll process, and annual open enrollment.
Your Job Requirements:
A B.S. in Human Resources or Business Administration is preferred but not required (work experience may be considered in place of education)
High school diploma or equivalent required
Prior experience in HR benefits and related skills preferred
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
Strong customer service skills, with a focus on proactive solutions
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with Workday HCM preferred
Ability to work independently after the probation period with minimal supervision
Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, and Access
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Human Resources, with a preference for experience in the healthcare field
Your Job Responsibilities:
Act as a proactive point of contact for benefit vendors, ensuring timely resolution of inquiries related to eligibility file reconciliation.
Provide exceptional customer service by assisting employees with inquiries and issues related to Methodist Health System's Benefit Plans, acting as a liaison between employees and external insurance carriers/vendors.
Ensure proper filing of benefits forms after processing and maintaining organized employee files.
Proactively manage and process FMLA/LOA claims across the organization, ensuring compliance with Methodist policies and federal regulations, regularly updating the payroll team, and maintaining accurate records in Workday HCM.
Perform post/pre-tax and dependent audits (ages 19-26) for all benefit plans each month to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Prepare and transmit COBRA and HIPAA information each pay period, ensuring timely compliance.
Present benefit information during new hire orientations.
Manage the Ben Fund application process, conducting interviews, presenting findings to the committee, following up with applicants, and ensuring timely check disbursements.
Process employee out-of-pocket premiums for life insurance.
Coordinate necessary employee benefit payments with payroll and
Accurately set up employee benefit elections within the Workday HCM system, ensuring correct coverage for dependents and timely updates.
Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers
150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023
Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers
150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023
Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee’s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.