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This role is responsible for facilitating benefit support to associates. Duties include but are not limited to researching, analyzing, and resolving associate benefit concerns.
This is a fully remote role that follows EST standard weekday daytime hours.
Essential Functions:
- Have a strong command of US Benefit programs up to and including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, COBRA, 401k and Life insurance.
- Must possess a strong command in FMLA, Workers Compensation, and Disability Programs
- Assist in handling International Benefits to include Canada and invoicing for Latin America (LATAM) Benefits.
- Leads life cycle of associate inquiries via email to include researching, analyzing, and resolving.
- Partners with management to resolve escalated benefits related inquiries and effectively communicate to associates.
- Assist in handling relationships with preferred vendors.
- Assesses trends related to inquiries from associates and evaluates alternatives and solutions.
- Identifies required changes in business processes and recommends modification to improve delivery of benefit programs.
- Acts as a liaison between associates, managers and/or HR Business Partners to educate on benefit policies and procedures.
- Assists in development of associate communications, website content, and ideas to improve associate engagement.
- Performs ongoing compliance audits to ensure all policies and procedures are handled accordingly
- Handle all labor related claims (i.e. DOL, EEOC) with Legal and HR Compliance partners
- Other assignments and special projects as assigned.
Skills:
- Communication - Outstanding verbal and written skills.
- Active Listening - Give full attention, takes time to recognize the problem/situation, and asks questions as appropriate.
- Critical Thinking - Use logic to identify problems or trends. Leverage knowledge and resources to identify solutions or conclusions.
- Advanced Computer Skills – Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
- Organizational Skills – Prioritize tasks and locate necessary items, emails, documents, or forms easily.
- Meets Deadlines - Accomplish tasks on time, working both individually and in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
- Teamwork - Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
- Demonstrates strong work ethic
- Trained in management of HIPAA and Personal Health Information(PHI)
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- A minimum of 3-5 years of Health and Welfare experience
- Experience working with human resources information systems (HRIS)
- Vendor management experience
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Experience handling Canadian and LATAM benefits plan (not necessary but a plus)
- Workday experience is a plus but not vital.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is $75,000/ year.
Applications will be accepted until February 16th, 2024.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Employee Status : Full Time Employee
Shift : Day Job
Travel : No
Job Posting : Jan 19 2024
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.
