Benefits Administrator

7 days ago


Bedford, Canada igility Health Association Nova Scotia Full time

Health Association Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit, non-government, membership-based association with 60 years’ experience in providing exceptional human resource shared services, innovative clinical engineering solutions, policy support and expertise our customers can count on. Serving multiple organizations from across the province of Nova Scotia, our core fee-for-service programs are Technical Services (formerly Clinical Engineering Services), Labour Relations, Group Benefits Solutions and Shared Financial Services. We are also the joint sponsor of the Nova Scotia Health Employees’ Pension Plan.

Group Benefits Solutions (GBS) provides benefits to over 40,000 employees and retirees.We are the largest provider of benefits in Nova Scotia offering a broad range of Employee Benefit Plans, including Group Life, Health, Dental, a self-insured Long Term Disability Plan (LTD), and a menu of optional benefits.

Position Scope:

This position is a full time, permanent position, with accountability to the Manager, Group Benefits Solutions. The Benefits Administrator is responsible for:

  • The day to day benefits administration for all benefits plans and group benefits services;
  • Ensuring accurate and timely processing of all employee life cycle benefits transactions;
  • Providing exceptional customer service to member facilities and their employees;
  • Premium reconciliations and supporting other special projects as required;
  • Acts as a first point of contact and resource for plan members, providing direction and liaison with the employer and insurance provider;
  • Supports member organizations through tasks and responsibilities that require in depth and specialized knowledge of benefits and independent decision making;
  • Applies a broad base of benefits knowledge and experience in successfully administering HANS Benefits.

Qualifications:

  • Completion of university level education in a business or related field, or a combination of education, training and experience;
  • Knowledge of employee group benefits and plan administration;
  • Completion of some industry level courses such as International Foundation of Employee Benefits Programs – eg. CEBS, FTMS, ATMS, or at a minimum willingness to further industry knowledge.

Experience:

  • Minimum of (5) years’ experience in the benefit administration field either through an employer, third party administrator or the insurance industry;
  • Advanced user of MS365 tools such as Excel, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint. Stay abreast of technology trends and developments, open to learning and promoting new tools and approaches.
  • Ability to learn other programs, including but not limited to HANS Benefits Administration System.

Qualities & Abilities:

  • Superior attention to detail;
  • Strong data entry skills and proven accurate keyboard skills;
  • Knowledge of general accounting and/or billing arrangement;.
  • The ability to identify process improvements through analysis and aptitude;
  • Well developed written & verbal communication skills, and skills in interpersonal relationships;
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks with strict timelines;
  • A ‘can-do’ team player who can offer initiative and enthusiasm to our strong team environment;
  • The ability to work independently;
  • The ability to provide outstanding customer service to our members and their employees.

We offer a competitive salary and competitive benefits as well as the NSHEPP defined pension.

As an organization that supports a diverse workplace, we welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, age, religion, physical and mental abilities, family status, and political belief and affiliation.

Application deadline is July 26, 2024 at 5:00 pm

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter.

Health Association thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

 



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