Benefits Specialist

Corewell Health

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Job SummaryResponsible for leading a range of moderate transactions relating to the several defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans of Corewell Health. Will establish process improvement and recommendations. Attention to detail and project management skills within this position will solidify a positive outcome for the functional needs of department. Including but not limited to; directly supports the day-to-day of the System Retirement Team and is responsible for assisting with the administration of all retirement plans and programs, and any add hoc projects. Will also assume all duties of the Associate Specialist, Benefits – Retirement role. Provides a high level of retirement plan expertise when engaging with team Members, vendors and other areas of HR as needed.Essential FunctionsResponds to retirement inquires internally, externally or on general inquiries and with the use of the Workday notification portal & Service Now case management system. Upholds the Retirement team's employee/knowledge management portal while working with communications or stakeholders on impacted updates or changes to drive team member education.Assists with day to day tasks of retirement team by reviewing data to be used in defined benefit pension calculations. This will include reviewing data, analyzing data, inputting data, reporting data and collaboration with Actuaries, HRIS, Payroll, Benefits and other HR areas to ensure accuracy of data to be used for pension calculationsWithin the function you will us the multi-step problem skills to analyze, review defined contribution retirement plan data while upholding the accuracy of the team members enrollment elections.Facilitates distribution/creation of employee resources related to retirement materials. IE: E-blasts, printed, mailed, posted electronically or within a vendor partnership.Partners in compliance/risk mitigation strategies, assumption of a role within all audits and ensures data integrity to the best of their ability for all process changes implemented within retirement operationd data flow. Ongoing review to ensure plans remain in compliance with IRS and DOL rules.Assists or leads Retirement Orientations and Onboarding sessionsAssist with copying and scanning data of as needed by retirement team to complete tasks as needed. Will need to be flexible in order to assist the retirement team with whatever tasks are required for the retirement team to be successful in accomplishing the completion of team’s workload. The position will assist the System Retirement Team across the entire organization.QualificationsRequired Bachelor's Degree or equivalentRequired 3 years of relevant experience insurance background, retirement plan administration, or benefitsPhysical DemandsPallet to Waist (6" from floor)
5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsWaist to Waist
5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsWaist to Chest (below shoulder)
5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsWaist to Overhead
5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsBilateral Carry
5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsUnilateral Carry
5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsPushing Force
5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbsPulling Force
5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbsSitting: FrequentlyStanding: OccasionallyWalking: OccasionallyForward Bend - Standing: SeldomForward Bend - Sitting: OccasionallyTrunk Rotation - Standing: SeldomTrunk Rotation - Sitting: OccasionallySquat: SeldomStair Climbing: SeldomReach - Above Shoulder: SeldomReach - at Shoulder or Below: SeldomHandling: OccasionallyForceful Grip
5 lbs: SeldomForceful Pinch
2 lbs: SeldomFinger/Hand Dexterity: FrequentlyVisual Acuity ¹
[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: SeldomPrimary Location SITE - Corewell Health Place Building B - 648 Monroe - Grand RapidsDepartment Name HR Total Rewards RetirementEmployment Type Full timeShift Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours 40Hours of Work 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Days Worked Monday to FridayWeekend Frequency N/ACURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

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