HR Associate – Benefits Specialist

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November 26

🦞 Maine – Remote

Although this job is listed in Maine, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $54k - $66k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Human Resources (HR)

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MCD Global Health

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Healthcare Insurance • Science • Non-profit

MCD Global Health is a globally recognized leader in public health, specializing in the planning and deployment of virtual health and telehealth solutions. For over 40 years, they have focused on increasing access to healthcare through innovative technology, with a mission to improve health and well-being worldwide. MCD Global Health celebrates impactful projects such as the Bioko Island Malaria Elimination Project in Equatorial Guinea and offers a range of expertise in areas including reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health. They are known for collaborative, community-driven approaches and work in several countries, including the U. S. and African nations. MCD Global Health values partnerships and continuously works to address complex health challenges through learning and innovation.

501 - 1000 employees

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

🔬 Science

🤝 Non-profit

📋 Description

• Manage all aspects of the U.S. benefits program, including self-insured medical coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, etc. • Assist employees in troubleshooting and resolving problems related to all benefits programs, liaising with the insurance carriers or broker as appropriate • Assist employees requesting leave or on leave to coordinate use of sick balances, family and medical leave (FMLA), disability, etc. • Coordinate annual open enrollment activities, including employee Q&A sessions, broker communication, communication with vendors, checking and updating the HRIS with the vendor. • Reconcile insurance benefits bills and submits and ensures payments to. • Manage international benefits programs, in conjunction with other HR staff, depending on workloads. • Support employee wellness initiatives, researching and provide information. • Draft employee communications regarding benefits, maintain HR's online resource center with news, FAQs, etc. • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for assigned recruitment requisitions, including posting jobs in MCD’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS), placing external ads, scheduling interviews, conducting reference and background checks, preparing offer letters, and initiating onboarding processes. • Ensure compliance during the new hire process, including conducting I-9 verifications, and assists with annual compliance trainings. • Establish and maintain electronic HR files.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred • 3-5 years of benefits experience required, including experience with open enrollment • Proficiency in benefits platforms (HPI, Cigna, Ascensus or similar), Microsoft Office and HRIS (Paylocity desireable) required • Knowledge of benefit regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPPA, COBRA) required • Strong writing and oral communication skills in English; proficiency in French, Portuguese, and/or Spanish preferred • Exceptional oral and written communication and customer service skills.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Retirement plans • Paid time off • Flexible work arrangements • Professional development opportunities • Remote work environment