Benefits Technology Specialist - Remote

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Our Newest Opportunity: 

*If you live in California, this can be a Hybrid position in Irvine.

The Benefits Technology Specialist works strategically with the Account Manager and Client to advise, implement, and update client benefit administrative system(s). This position focuses on building working relationships with various benefit administration vendors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Advise on internal solutions (i.e., Zenefits, Plansource, Navigator, Easecentral) and facilitate demos with

  vendors as needed.

• Advise regarding available carrier subsidies to help offset client cost of system.

• Partner with Sr. Technology Specialist with vendor and client on new system implementations to drive process and hold both parties to timelines.
• Assist client with implementation tasks as needed / requested. Involvement can vary by client.
• Partner with vendor and client on existing system updates (i.e., open enrollment plan/rate updates, new plan build out, EDI connectivity, enrollment profiles, EDI file maintenance/discrepancies).
• Builds out benefit plans, rates, enrollment profiles, and resource library in benefit administration system (for renewal and possibly implementation). Involvement can vary by client.
• Conduct system review calls with client and vendor to obtain client final sign-off on build and accuracy before opening system up for employee access.
• Manages system update timeline expectations with client and vendor to ensure open enrollment dates align with system completion and review.
• Initiate EDI Feed build out with vendor and carrier for any new plans / carriers and drive process to completion (live EDI feeds) with weekly updates.
• Provide weekly EDI Feed update email to client with the status of EDI feeds in “testing.” Continue until all carrier feeds are live.
• Assist with resolving EDI feed discrepancies and discrepancy reports from carrier/vendor

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements:

• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with others of all levels
• Ability to work with clients and partners at a strategic level
• Strong attention to detail
• Creative mindset and technologically savvy
• High energy, enthusiastic individual with the ability to thrive in fast-paced production environment
• Must be self-motivated, flexible and disciplined
• Ability to work independently as well as in team environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and carrier websites

Education, Training and Experience:

• Valid Life and Health License is required or obtained within the first 3 months
• Must have a proven track record in customer service
• Experience in the Insurance / Employee Benefits industry is highly desirable
• 1 – 3 years of experience, 3+ years preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or 3+ years’ applicable job experience, required
• Experience with Benefit Administration Systems preferred

The typical base pay range for this role nationwide is $60,000 to $70,000 per year.

Your base pay is dependent upon your skills, education, qualifications, professional experience, and location. In addition to base pay, some roles are eligible for variable compensation, commission, and/or annual bonus based on your individual performance and/or the company’s performance. We also offer eligible employees health, wellbeing, retirement, and other financial benefits, paid time off, overtime pay for non-exempt employees, and robust learning and development programs. You will receive reimbursement of job-related expenses per the company policy and may receive employee perks and discounts.

To learn more, visit: www.onedigital.com/careers

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If you have questions about our hiring policies and practices, we would be happy to discuss upon receiving your application. We hope to welcome you to OneDigital and look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you for your interest in joining the OneDigital team!