Benefits Administrator - Bedford, Canada - Health Association Nova Scotia

Health Association Nova Scotia

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Bedford, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

Health Association Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit, non-government, membership-based association with more than 60 years' experience in delivering shared services, policy support and expertise our customers can count on.

Serving over 130 organizations from across the province of Nova Scotia, our core fee-for-service/cost recovery services are Clinical Engineering Services, Labour Relations and Compensation Analysis, Group Benefits Solutions and Shared Financial Services.

The Health Association also provides policy support to its continuing care members and is a joint sponsor of the Nova Scotia Health Employees' Pension Plan.

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BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR - FULL TIME, TEMPORARY - 12 MONTH TERM

(with possible extension to 18 months)
Group Benefits Solutions (GBS) provides benefits to over 40,000 health care workers and retirees.

We are the largest provider of benefits in Nova Scotia's health system, 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,
temporary 12 Month term (possible extension to 18 months) 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

Experience

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.
Minimum of (5) years' experience in the benefit administration field either through an employer, third party administrator or in the insurance industry;
Proficient in Microsoft office (Advanced Word, Excel);
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;
Proficient with data sharing tools such as SharePoint and OneDrive;
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 'cando' 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 4pm, February 6th 2023.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume & covering letter in confidence to:
Ursula Wiesner, Manager, Group Benefits Solutions Health Association Nova Scotia

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