Benefits Administrator

Benefits Administrator International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 57 Carnegie, PA Job Details Full-time From $21 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Customer inquiry handling Bachelor's degree Attention to detail Decision making Data entry Full Job Description Benefits Administrator - IUPAT of Western PA Combined Funds ABOUT The IUPAT of Western PA Combined Funds is the employee benefit administrator for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 57. Located in Western PA and servicing members in 32 Pennsylvania counties, we are overseen by a Board of Trustees made up of employers and union representatives. We are seeking a Benefits Administrator. The Benefits Administrator is client facing, working with the union's healthcare fund's participants to ensure prompt and accurate access to their health and welfare monies. This role requires customer service proficiency, attention to detail, and willingness to learn. Experience in healthcare and Taft-Hartley funds is a plus but not required, training will be available. The ideal candidate must be able to think critically and operate independently while maintaining a positive attitude while helping employers and plan participants.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Data entry and information processing: Enrolling participants in healthcare coverage, processing address and personal data changes, adding and terminating dependents and coverage.

Customer service:

Answering participant and employer questions and issues, researching participant records, and solving participant and employer issues as they arise. Manage electronic enrollment files, data input, and extract capabilities. Add and review records find discrepancies and resolve issues that resulted from discrepancies. Job requires communication of issues and solutions to all affected parties. Ensure accurate billing and enrollment. This may include refund generation or other resolution.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred. Customer service experience preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Benefit administration experience a plus. The ideal candidate must be able to work well on a small team setting while also being able to act independently and manage their time. The job requires actively listening to clients' needs and balancing multiple tasks at once. The candidate will be able to make educated decisions based on information and resources available to them.

LOCATION, HOURS, AND COMPENSATION

This is a full-time, non-exempt position on-site at the fund's benefit office (101 Ewing Rd, Carnegie, PA 15106). Working hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. The position starts at $21 per hour, with opportunities for advancement available based on performance. The competitive benefits package includes paid time off, healthcare, annuity fund, and pension. The employee will become a card-carrying member of

IUPAT DC 57.

All are encouraged to apply, we are excited for a career-oriented person to join our team. Applicants may submit a resume and cover letter to Brian Herbinko at .

IUPAT DC

57 and the IUPAT of Western PA Combined Funds are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, gender, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Pay:

From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person