Job description

Summary:

At STA, we believe our superpower is our people. It is no accident that our values are rooted in saving lives through organ and tissue donation. This role is focused on growing, looking for a different way to drive our mission and sustaining the best OPO in the country.

The People Services Health & Wellness Specialist is responsible for creating world-class employee experiences by offering and facilitating all health and wellness programs to STA employees including the administration and management of benefits, leave, and worker’s compensation.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

· Administers and explains all employee health and wellness benefits to employees; serves as the liaison between the benefit providers and STA employees

· Design and administer benefit and wellness programs

· Ensures compliance with ACA employer requirements and maintains all required plan documents, review and audits monthly invoices from providers

· Ensures the accuracy of all benefit enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information

· Distributes all required benefits notifications and enrollment materials to eligible employees

· Manages the open enrollment process, determines eligibility, an enrolls new hires based on qualified lifestyle changes

· Contributes in the reviews and distributes benefit communication materials and conducts benefit meetings and orientations throughout the year

· Responds to retirement program inquiries from employees relating to enrollment, plan changes, and contribution amounts; manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment

· Conducts department benefit audits and verifies carrier records and file feeds

· Responsible for all employee health records and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies to include OSHA, CDC, Texas State Workers Compensation, and AOPO / CMS standards including pre-employment, worker’s compensation, and vaccinations

· Effectively interprets federal requirements and STA policy, administers LOA and FMLA, obtains and maintains all required FMLA documentation

· Collaborates with Payroll regarding pay and monitoring accruals and hours during LOA’s and benefit deductions

· Collaborates and contributes to new employee orientation, benefits, healthy workplace, and retirement education sessions

· Performs other duties as assigned

Compliance:

· OSHA CATEGORY DEFINITION: Category 2 – The incumbent in this position has potential for occupational exposure

· The incumbent will have access to confidential material and is required to use discretion with this information and comply with STA Confidentiality policy

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in human resources or equivalent experience and education may be considered

· Minimum 3 years’ experience in the administration of employee benefits and compensation

· Must be knowledgeable of Federal and State Employment Laws

· Experience creating, designing, and implementing robust benefit program

· Current Driver’s license required

· CEBS certification preferred

Qualifications and Skills:

· Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and HRIS systems

· Excellent oral, written, and documentation skills

· Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and to represent the organization publicly

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team required

· Ability to cope with elevated levels of stress and able to handle a heavy workload

· Ability to be flexible in a dynamic work environment

· Ability to travel in light and commercial aircraft or drive his/her personal auto in order to meet all job duties and responsibilities

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT / WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office environment and is required to use his/her private automobile in order to meet all the duties and responsibilities of this position.

OTHER:

Southwest Transplant Alliance maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by statute. In addition to federal law requirements, STA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the STA has staff.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the Director of People Services.

Additional Information: Southwest Transplant Alliance is actively taking precautions to protect our community, staff, and partners during this time of medical emergency due to COVID-19. To be employed with Southwest Transplant Alliance, you MUST be FULLY vaccinated for COVID-19.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dallas, TX 75231: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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