Benefits Specialist Associate

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description:

Job Summary:
Responsible for assisting in daily functions of the Benefit Team and HR Department. Supports benefit and retirement enrollment processes for new hires and existing team members. Coordinates benefit-related communications and documentation. Ensures accurate and timely processing of benefit transactions. Facilitates positive employee experiences through responsive benefit support.

Essential Functions:
• Identifies team member concerns and facilitates solutions through performance improvement activities.
• Engages in online benefit enrollment architecture and technical application reviews to ensure successful deployment and sustainability.
• Supports development and enhancement of automated benefit processes and workflow improvements.
• Coordinates and manages online benefit enrollment applications for integration with IT systems.
• Gathers and provides information to support HR Benefit team needs in employment, benefits, and team member relations.
• Presents benefits information to new hires during orientation.
• Coordinates with benefit and retirement providers, tracking and resolving related issues.
• Assists with terminations, COBRA notifications, and benefit conversions for departing team members.
• Coordinates and processes disability and FMLA claims, ensuring timely communication among stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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


Experience Requirement:
0-2 years of experience in human resources, business administration, or a relevant area

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:
N/A

Working Conditions:
A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (>50% of the time)
F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never
G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (>50% of the time)
H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never
K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
L. Loud noises: 1. Never
M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never
O. Radiation: 1. Never
P. Burns: 1. Never
Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never
R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never
S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A


Physical Demands:
This position requires regular 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 up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Additional Job Descriptions:
N/A

Department:

Human Resources

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

2000 Ashland Drive

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky