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State of Indiana Benefits Specialist in Indianapolis, Indiana
Benefits Specialist
Date Posted: Jan 28, 2025
Requisition ID: 455612
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for IndianaBegin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About the Indiana State Personnel Department (INSPD):
As an agency operating a shared services model, we provide the executive branch of state government with top-notch HR services. INSPD has a dedicated team of human resources professionals working in many capacities, including director-level, generalists and specialists in each discipline of human resources. Joining our team will open the door to many opportunities for lateral and upward mobility.
Role Overview:
As the Benefits Specialist, you will be responsible for the administration of various statewide benefits programs such as health, dental, vision, life, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts. In this position, you will provide customer service through telephone and email correspondence, complete daily reporting tasks, and process qualifying life-event changes.
Schedule:
8:30AM-5:00PM
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Manage day to day issues of the benefits programs.
Provide direction, guidance and assistance to agency HR staff, benefits coordinators and employees.
Resolve benefit administration questions and issues raised by agencies, employees and employee family members.
Receive correction requests for PeopleSoft data errors and ensures all necessary documentation is gathered.
Make all necessary data corrections or notifies agency how to resolve the issue.
Work with agency/employees and carrier to do emergency membership loads.
Research claims, disputes, and eligibility and work with the carriers to ensure claims are properly adjudicated.
Assist in problem resolution/administration/review files for disability/WC/TPA.
Provide training and education on various benefits programs to managers and employees.
Conduct thorough review of benefit election complaints and appeals submitted to Benefits Division.
Analyze information, prepare response, and take any necessary action with vendor, agency or employee.
Serve as liaison between vendor and agency or employee.
Maintain vendor contact to investigate discrepancies, exchange information and resolve issues.
Troubleshoot problems related to benefits including system issues or discreptencies.
Provide input on solutions and suggestions for improvements to administration of benefits programs.
Participate in special projects including, but not limited to, annual Open Enrollment activities, Retiree Flexible Spending Account program, Early Retiree Health Insurance Program, and PeopleSoft system testing.
Some essential functions of this position may be performed onsite at the agency’s worksite or other assigned worksites while some essential functions of this position may be eligible for work from home authorization in accordance with policy. Remote work authorization is not automatic and is dependent upon operational needs and agency approval.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
Considerable knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, Section 125 and other federal and state benefits laws and regulations.
Working knowledge of fundamentals, laws, regulations, theories and practices of Human Resources Management.
Working knowledge of benefits administration.
Ability to work independently, anticipate problems and initiate corrective actions.
Ability to effectively and plan and organize work of section.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Effective customer service skills.
Effective problem-solving skills.
You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:
Working knowledge of Indiana State Government: organization, needs, policies and procedures.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid new parent leave
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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