Employment Opportunities

Human Resource Benefit Specialist II

This position has been filled.
Division: 
Human Resource
Reports To: 
Human Resource Director
Type of Position: 
Regular Full Time
Location: 
Absentee Shawnee Tribe / 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. / Shawnee, OK 74801

 Under the general supervision of the Human Resources Director, this position provides a wide variety of both complex and routine administrative services. This position assists in the execution of HR programs and processes. This position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and updating employee benefits for computer input.

responsibilites

Human Resources Function

  • Assists department in carrying out various Human Resources programs and procedures for employees.
  • Assist in Payroll
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Abila /SAGE.
  • Assist in the development of wage and salary scales; participates in surveys to ensure pay scale complies with changing laws and regulations as well as benchmarking positions against market to ensure competitive compensation.
  • Writes, revises, edits and proofreads company policies and procedures and related to Benefit Enrollments or functions or documents as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as required and assigned by the HR Director.
  • Analyzes leave trends and makes recommendations to HR Team on Employee Plan Benefits

Benefits Function

  • Develop and maintain benefits procedures.
  • Plan, organize, and direct activities related to group Open Enrollment on a yearly basis.  
  • Assists HR Director with coordination of health, life and disability insurance enrollments and communicates with service providers concerning routine administration of programs as well as works with retirement plan.
  • Continually reviews ACA and stays up to date with changing healthcare laws.
  • Assures compliance with COBRA guidelines by preparing letters and other paperwork as directed; receives and records COBRA insurance premium payments.
  • Conducts new employee orientations to ensure employees gain an understanding of benefits.
  • Counsels employees (and potential employees/applicants) on plan provisions so that individuals can make informed decisions on benefits.
  • Resolves employee concerns related to health plans functioning as liaison with various insurance carriers.
  • Performs benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, processing invoices for payment and communicating benefit information to employees.
  • Oversees administration of FMLA, Short Term Disability Benefit, and FMLA supervisor training.
  • Maintains databases and performs other tasks to ensure the accuracy of FMLA and personal leave records.
  • Works in conjunction with Payroll/Finance to reconcile all benefits every month.
  • Process and assist employees with Life Event changes.
  • Responsible for 401(K) enrollment, processing, respond to 401(K) inquires, and perform quality checks on matching benefits.
  • Provide necessary reports for allocation/billing charges.
  • Other duties as assigned by Human Resource Director.

Knowledge and Skills

  • High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
  • Attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work independently, positively handles conflict, and work in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to work in a cross functional team environment, while also building strong partner and interdepartmental relationships.
  • Demonstrate experience in payroll procedures, and accounting experience preferred.
  • Proficient in use of computer software applications, and Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Word software including  Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Excellent telephone and oral communication skills as well as written.
  • Optimistic and “Team” work ethic is essential
  • Must be detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task
  • Must be available for Travel and have appropriate transportation
  • Must be able to Comprehend legal issues relating to wages, and benefits
  • Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
  • Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License

education requirements

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) of Human experience preferred or 5+ Years’ experience in Human Resource in lou of degree. Experience working for Native American Tribal Government or Business preferred.

Knowledge of State and Federal laws impacting employment and ability to interpret and apply applicable laws and regulations.

Native American Preference/EOE/Drug Free Workplace

Posted Date: 
6 years 1 month ago