Excellus Health Plan Inc.
Rochester, NY
Job Description: Summary: The Benefits Specialist supports the design, administration, and delivery of employee benefits programs. This role partners with Human Resources, employees, and external vendors to ensure accurate program execution, a positive employee experience, and compliance with relevant regulations. Essential Accountabilities: Level I Supports the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, voluntary benefits, retirement, and post-retirement plans. Monitors completion and collection of benefit-related documentation (paper and electronic), ensuring proper processing and secure record retention for active employees and retirees. Maintains and updates employee benefit records in Workday (HRIS system), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality. Assists with benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, open enrollment, and annual benefits processes. Serves as a first point of contact for employee...