Job Description
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
Knowledge of HR regulations, benefits, and best practices
Able to appropriately prioritize and carry out assigned responsibilities & tasks with excellence, as well as demonstrating initiative identifying valuable priorities for short & long term
Balance of calm thinking and sense of urgency
Problem-solving orientation, good communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Enjoy working with people both collaboratively and in service
The requirements listed below are representative of the education and / or experience required
HRCI or SHRM certificate, required within three years
Successful completion of Mercy Ships Entry Training will be required within the first year
Benefits
$51,700 with Benefits
Salary is based upon the Candidate’s location
Actual compensation may vary dependent upon location of hire
Responsibilities
The P&C Benefits Administrator will provide administration and support of company benefits programs, leaves of absence, Workers' Compensation, wellness programs and ensure high - quality data integrity across various benefit platforms
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Planning, designing and implementation of the Mercy Ships’ employee wellness program; providing administrative support, and proposing creative ideas to expand our programs to better benefit the health and wellness of our employee population
Administering employee benefit programs such as insurance, wellness, and retirement
Process and update employee benefit elections for new benefits, qualifying events, and terminating benefits
Providing timely benefit communications with employees and resolving benefit-related issues
Plan and execute each year of Open Enrollment in coordination with the Sr
Manager, Employee Experience and the Broker team
Design and implement Open Enrollment activities including timeline, employee communications, HMS set-up, and reporting to benefit providers
Organize and submit annual ACA reporting
Manage FMLA and other leave programs including providing timely paperwork, ensuring all disability claims paperwork is completed, and timesheet entry in the system is completed accurately to ensure regulatory compliance
Administration of Workers' Compensation, including completing incident reports, claim processing, and reporting
Hold a seat and provide active participation in the Mercy Ships Safety Committee recommending needed improvements based on injuries and near misses
Ensure high-quality data integrity in People & Culture systems and records via supervisory and auditing responsibilities, including support for implementation and maintenance of Dayforce
Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, benefit management, and employment law
Partner with Finance, IT, and other stakeholders to develop improved, seamless, and integrated HR procedures that are aligned to Mercy Ships overall mission/business practices and objectives
Other duties as assigned
Follow the model of Jesus and align with our core values by Loving God; Loving and Serving Others; Being a Person of Integrity; and a Person of Excellence in all you say and do
Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision and committed to its core values
Job description
1443- People and Culture Benefits Administrator (On-site)
Who We Are
Mercy Ships is a global faith-based charity that uses hospital ships to bring life-changing surgeries and transformational medical training to people in some of the most challenging contexts along the African coast. For over 40 years, Mercy Ships has been delivering lasting hope and healing through safe surgical care, while working alongside partners and stakeholders to strengthen local healthcare systems in more than 55 countries. Since the inception of this dream by founders Don and Deyon Stephens in 1+78, Mercy Ships has served more than 2.7 million direct beneficiaries without regard for race, gender, or religion.
The Opportunity
Do you have a heart for the hurting and a desire to invest your talents and experiences into a mission with eternal significance? For every transformative surgery that takes place onboard one of our Mercy Ships, there are dozens of men and women being used of the Lord to prepare through their vocational gifts and talents!
$51,700 with Benefits. Salary is based upon the Candidate’s location. U.S Candidates Only.
Job Summary
Summary Description
The P&C Benefits Administrator will provide administration and support of company benefits programs, leaves of absence, Workers' Compensation, wellness programs and ensure high - quality data integrity across various benefit platforms.
How You’ll Contribute
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Planning, designing and implementation of the Mercy Ships’ employee wellness program; providing administrative support, and proposing creative ideas to expand our programs to better benefit the health and wellness of our employee population.
• Administering employee benefit programs such as insurance, wellness, and retirement.
• Process and update employee benefit elections for new benefits, qualifying events, and terminating benefits.
• Providing timely benefit communications with employees and resolving benefit-related issues.
• Plan and execute each year of Open Enrollment in coordination with the Sr. Manager, Employee Experience and the Broker team.
• Design and implement Open Enrollment activities including timeline, employee communications, HMS set-up, and reporting to benefit providers.
• Organize and submit annual ACA reporting.
• Manage FMLA and other leave programs including providing timely paperwork, ensuring all disability claims paperwork is completed, and timesheet entry in the system is completed accurately to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Administration of Workers' Compensation, including completing incident reports, claim processing, and reporting
• Hold a seat and provide active participation in the Mercy Ships Safety Committee recommending needed improvements based on injuries and near misses.
• Ensure high-quality data integrity in People & Culture systems and records via supervisory and auditing responsibilities, including support for implementation and maintenance of Dayforce.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, benefit management, and employment law.
• Partner with Finance, IT, and other stakeholders to develop improved, seamless, and integrated HR procedures that are aligned to Mercy Ships overall mission/business practices and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned
The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Knowledge of HR regulations, benefits, and best practices.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment is preferred.
• Able to appropriately prioritize and carry out assigned responsibilities & tasks with excellence, as well as demonstrating initiative identifying valuable priorities for short & long term.
• Balance of calm thinking and sense of urgency.
• Problem-solving orientation, good communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Enjoy working with people both collaboratively and in service.
• Follow the model of Jesus and align with our core values by Loving God; Loving and Serving Others; Being a Person of Integrity; and a Person of Excellence in all you say and do.
• Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision and committed to its core values.
Education And Experience
The requirements listed below are representative of the education and / or experience required.
• High School Diploma or its equivalent, is required; bachelor's degree in business management or human resources, preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an administrative field, required; prior experience in a Human Resource function, preferred.
• Prior Benefit Administration experience is highly preferred.
• International HR experience is preferred.
• HRCI or SHRM certificate, required within three years.
• Successful completion of Mercy Ships Entry Training will be required within the first year.
Pour your God-given talents into a mission with eternal return on investment -- join the Mercy Ships Crew, today!
This is a paid position. To Apply for Consideration Please Visit Mercy Ships Careers Website at https://careers.mercyships.org
To explore our many Mercy Ships volunteer opportunities, please visit us at: https://www.mercyships.org/get-involved/volunteer/
• Actual compensation may vary dependent upon location of hire
