About this role
Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:
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Location: 3800 Quick Hill Road Bldg III, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78728
Days: Monday Through Friday - Hybrid with three days working in the office
Hours: 8-4 or 9-5
Full time - Benefits Eligible
In this role, you will:
Act as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing timely resolution and guidance.
Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability plans.
Coordinate benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, and open enrollment activities.
Conduct employee outreach for dependent verifications, Hawaii HC-5 forms, qualifying life events (QLEs), and related requirements.
Ensure benefits data is accurately maintained in HRIS and payroll systems.
Prepare, process, reconcile, and ensure timely payment of benefits invoices.
Communicate benefits information to employees through presentations, written materials, and one-on-one support.
Manage and maintain effective relationships with HR partners, benefits vendors, brokers, and third-party administrators.
Assist with audits and reporting
Support benefits-related projects, process enhancements, and continuous improvement efforts.
Partner with divisional HR teams to address benefit inquiries, employee outreach, and issue resolution
Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and FMLA.
All you need is:
BS/BA in business administration, human resources, or other relevant field.
3-5 years of successful work experience as a Benefits or Leave Administrator.
Maintains extensive working knowledge of all leave of absence policies and practices, current FMLA federal legislation, ADA, and state and jurisdictional leave laws.
Working knowledge of US employee benefits regulations and guidelines (ERISA, Cafeteria Plan).
Excellent customer service skills with a sense of urgency.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Discretion and judgment will be required on when to escalate, deflect, etc., to internal partners.
Commitment to staying current on federal, state, and jurisdictional laws and regulations.
Ability to work independently, well organized with attention to detail, self-motivated, and manage several competing priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) or related software.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Job Category:
Human ResourcesCompany:
Sonic Healthcare USA, IncSonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Other facts
About Sonic Healthcare USA
Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostics companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services, with operations in eight countries, on three continents and providing care to over 120 million patients each year. Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and professional pathology groups throughout the USA with nine operating divisions and nearly eight thousand US-based employees. Sonic Healthcare USA utilizes a federated business model that emphasizes medical leadership and community-based laboratory testing and professional pathology services to provide outstanding quality and service to the doctors and patients that they serve. For more information, visit the Sonic Healthcare website at www.sonichealthcareusa.com.
What you'll do
- The Benefits Specialist will act as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and administer various employee benefits programs. Responsibilities include coordinating benefit enrollments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing relationships with HR partners and vendors.
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