HR Benefits Specialist

INTEGRIS Health Corporate Office, with Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system, has a great opportunity for a HR Benefits Specialist in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you'll be a part of our HR Benefits team providing exceptional work supporting the INTEGRIS Health caregivers and the community at large. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as, front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

The Benefits Consultant develops, manages and administers system-wide benefit programs, policies, and procedures, ensures compliance with Federal and State legal regulations, and provides guidance as an internal consultant to management, staff, and family members of employees across the System.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The Benefits Consultant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develops and administers system benefit programs, policies and procedures to ensure that programs and administration are competitive and cost effective
• Provides guidance and counsel to management on benefits issues and best practices for the system
• Interprets policies and procedures, determines eligibility, and communicates information to employees and, where appropriate, to family members
• Monitors program quality, customer service efficacy, experience, and costs to make recommendations for quality improvements
• Prepares and disseminates communications to the organization on relevant benefits issues
• Conducts orientations, training, and enrollments/re-enrollments for employees and support staff
• Monitors benefit programs for compliance with regulatory agencies

The Benefits Consultant reports to the System Manager Human Resources.

This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.

Many issues are controversial and require frequent conflict resolution. At times, pressure to meet deadlines may create stressful situations.

All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

• Bachelors degree in business or Human Resource Management preferred
• Knowledge of benefits regulations, including ERISA, IRS, DOL, FMLA, and ADA, and Flexible Benefits defined contribution and defined benefit plans * Knowledge of Microsoft Office and database programs
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English
• 2 years of human resources and/or benefits experience
• Experience in a hospital or other health care organization preferred
• This job requires the incumbents to operate a INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle (non INTEGRIS-owned) and therefore must have a current Oklahoma State Drivers License as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier.