
Benefits Specialist
Required skills
- Workday
- Benefits Administration
- Help Desk
- Workforce Administration
- Tier 1
- Tier 2
- COBRA
- HRIS
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
Nice to have
- Process Improvement
- Automation
Role summary
OneSource Virtual (OSV) is seeking a Benefits Specialist to support the Employee Services Team. This remote role involves utilizing Workday, case management, and contact center technologies to handle Tier 1 and 2 inquiries related to Workday navigation, benefits, and general HR. Responsibilities include responding accurately and timely to inquiries, utilizing the knowledge base, escalating issues, and assisting with internal audit requests. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, analytical, and research skills, with at least 2 years of related experience and knowledge of employee benefits, COBRA, and regulatory requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems is required.
OneSource Virtual (OSV) has worked exclusively with Workday customers since 2008 to deliver compliant, in-tenant technology and expert services to automate the administrative, transactional tasks of payroll, taxes, earned wage access, accounts payable, and benefits. With over 1,500 customers, 92% retention, and $225+ billion in treasury movement annually, OSV helps organizations maximize their Workday investment and operate it with confidence. Payroll, benefits, and finance solutions — all in one place.
Job DescriptionThe Benefits Specialist is responsible for supporting the Employee Services Team and utilizing the Workday, case management, knowledge base and contact center technologies and processes. Service teams functional areas of support: Benefit Administration, Help Desk and/or Workforce Administration.
Essential Functions/Duties/Responsibilities
Respond accurately and timely to incoming written and telephonic Tier 1 and 2 inquiries for Workday Access/Navigation, Benefits and/or general HR dependent upon support agreement associated with assigned customers.
Properly utilize knowledge base to research and provide responses in an efficient and timely manner
Escalate to Account Manager or Pod Manager when knowledge base or tools are insufficient to satisfy inquiries
Provide professional and timely service to internal audit requests
Effective communication skills via telephone, email and in-person
Participate in work intake reviews to further automate audit activities and reporting
Timely and efficient communication to leadership of any issues relating to audit
Participate in ongoing training relative to the functional area
Form strong partnerships within the department and organization
Identify and document areas of improvement or innovation through process change or automation
Meets or exceeds all performance standards
Assumes other duties as assigned by Manager
Competencies
Effective communication skills via telephone, email and in-person
Must be willing to adapt and display positive attitude
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Must value and promote team spirit, have outstanding interpersonal skill set; exhibit professionalism within the workplace
Maintain punctuality and adherence to set schedule with extra hours as needed
Must be able to cope in fast-paced, demanding environment and manage sensitive, confidential issues.
Analytical skills; strong research and follow up skills
Ability to multi-task
Must value and promote team spirit, have outstanding interpersonal skill set; exhibit professionalism within the workplace; maintain punctuality and adherence to set schedule with extra hours as needed; have solid research and follow-up skills
Must be able to cope in fast-paced, demanding environment and manage sensitive, confidential issues
Supervisory Responsibility
This role does not have supervisory responsibilities
Qualifications and Experience
HS Diploma required
2 years of related experience and/or training
Must have knowledge of employee benefits, COBRA and other federal/regulatory requirements
Proficient PC Skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, HRIS, etc…)
Preferred Skills
Bachelor’s degree preferred
#LI-REMOTE
You are encouraged to learn and share ideas when you join the OneSource Virtual team. We reward innovative thinking, fresh perspectives, creative collaboration, and hard work. As an organization experiencing routine strategic growth, we are always on the lookout for intelligent, talented, and forward-thinking professionals to join our team. OSV employees enjoy a values-based culture, upward mobility, and professional development with opportunities of all kinds.
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