Benefits Administrator at St. Claire Regional Medical Center – Morehead, Kentucky

Responsible for administering employee benefits programs to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of health, retirement, and wellness offerings. Provides support for enrollment processes, vendor coordination, and employee communications to enhance the overall benefits experience. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations while maintaining data accuracy and audit readiness. Coordinates with HR, payroll, and external providers to deliver efficient, cost-effective benefits solutions that meet employee needs and organizational objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Administers employee benefit plans, including health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, and wellness programs.
• Processes benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations accurately within HR and payroll systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations such as ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA.
• Coordinates with benefit vendors and brokers to manage plan administration, escalations, and service delivery.
• Assists with annual open enrollment, including communication, system testing, and employee support.
• Audits benefits data and prepares reports to ensure accuracy, cost tracking, and compliance readiness.
• Develops and maintains benefits documentation, communications, and training materials.
• Collaborates with HR, payroll, and finance teams to ensure accurate payroll deductions and reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field

Experience Requirement: 2+ years of experience in benefits administration, HR operations, or related HR support role

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures: Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR preferred

Working Conditions:

1. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs:2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
2. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs:1. Never
3. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
4. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs:2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
5. Sitting at the computer workstation for extended periods:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
6. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials:2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
7. Repetitive motion:3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
8. Working at heights above 4 feet:1. Never
9. Working in confined spaces:1. Never
10. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job:2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
11. Job-related travel:2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
12. Loud noises:1. Never
13. Temperature extremes:1. Never
14. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste:2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
15. Radiation:1. Never
16. Burns:1. Never
17. Cuts/Punctures:2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
18. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
19. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:1. Never
20. Combative/violent people:1. Never
21. Animal handling (including carcasses):1. Never
22. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands:

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.