Benefits Director jobs in Frankfort, KY

Benefits Director oversees the development, implementation, administration, and maintenance of benefits programs, policies, and procedures. Ensures programs are chosen to be equitable, meet employee needs, comply with legal requirements, and to be cost effective. Being a Benefits Director establishes practices for evaluating existing benefits programs against peer organizations to determine competitiveness, trends and developments. Makes high-level decisions to modify existing benefits programs or institute new ones. Additionally, Benefits Director requires a bachelor's degree. May require Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS). Typically reports to top management. The Benefits Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Benefits Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Benefits Specialist II
  • Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • Frankfort, KY FULL_TIME
  • Advertisement Closes
    10/24/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)
    req55624
    Benefits Specialist II
    Pay Grade
    14
    Salary
    $3,394.14 - $5,091.30 Monthly
    Employment Type
    EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
    Hiring Agency
    Personnel Cabinet | Department of Employee Insurance
    Location
    501 High Street, 2nd Floor
    Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

    The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
    Description
    The Personnel Cabinet offers the great opportunity to work with and serve state agencies, employees and citizens across the Commonwealth. The Personnel Cabinet’s mission is to provide leadership and guidance to attract, develop, motivate and retain a talented, diverse workforce; foster an understanding of and adherence to regulatory requirements; and create a positive, supportive work environment that values all employees.

    The Department of Employee Insurance, Division of Insurance Administration, is responsible for the enrollment, eligibility, and customer service for health, life, dental and vision insurance, and the flexible spending account for 298,000 public employees. Our department is seeking a Benefits Specialist I in the Optional Insurance Branch.

    Primary responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
    • Researches applications and documents for accuracy and correct supporting documentation. Must follow policy and procedures to ensure all information on the application is correct and that the supporting documentation submitted is complete and sufficient.
    • Processes new hire enrollments and qualifying events for Life, Dental and Vision Insurances, assists with Group Life claims for the state and assists with the evidence of insurability process.
    • Serves as a liaison in resolving applications and eligibility with our Third Party Administrators.
    • Interprets and explains eligibility, initial enrollment rules and qualifying events to Insurance Coordinators, Human Resource Generalists (HRGs) and members.
    Preferred skills and abilities:
    • Proficient computer skills that include preparing/maintaining Microsoft Word and Excel documents
    • Knowledge of KHRIS/SAP
    • Works as part of a team and offers problem solving solutions
    • Strong written and verbal communications skills
    • Attention to detail is essential
    Minimum Requirements
    EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

    EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of experience in human resource administration, the administration of employee benefit programs or similar employee assistance programs, life or health insurance administration or sales, or in the reconciliation of financial or benefit accounts.

    Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

    Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in human resource administration or in the administration of employee benefit programs, similar employee assistance programs, or life and/or health insurance administration and/or sales, or in the reconciliation of financial and/or benefit accounts will substitute for the required education on a year- for-year basis. Current certification as a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist, Professional HR,Senior Professional HR, or Global HRCertification will substitute for up to two years of the required experience.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
    Working Conditions
    Work typically performed in an office setting. Occasional travel is required in conducting training programs for agency benefit coordinators.
    Probationary Period
    This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
    If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jessica Hetrick at Jessica.Hetrick@ky.gov.
    An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
  • 5 Days Ago

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Fully Remote - Benefits Representative
  • Global Elite Texas
  • Frankfort, KY OTHER
  • Our company has moved to 100% virtual, work-from-home positions. This position allows you to build your career around your life, rather than being forced to build your life around your career!We're lo...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Wellness Director/Director of Nursing
  • Dominion Senior Living
  • Frankfort, KY FULL_TIME
  • The Dominion Difference! Are you ready to join a dynamic team driven by a shared mission to make a positive impact in the lives of seniors while upholding our faith-based values? At Dominion Senior Li...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Fully Remote - Client Benefits Specialist
  • Global Elite Texas
  • Frankfort, KY OTHER
  • Our company has moved to 100% virtual, work-from-home positions. This position allows you to build your career around your life, rather than being forced to build your life around your career!We're lo...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Fully Remote - Union Benefits Representative
  • Global Elite Texas
  • Frankfort, KY OTHER
  • Our company has moved to 100% virtual, work-from-home positions. This position allows you to build your career around your life, rather than being forced to build your life around your career!We're lo...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Warehouse Worker - Weekly Pay - Benefits
  • Focus Workforce Management
  • Shelbyville, KY FULL_TIME
  • Focus Workforce Management is currently looking for Warehouse Associates to help our Operations in Shelbyville, KY. No previous manufacturing experience needed! We are conducting interviews Mon-Fri. I...
  • 30 Days Ago

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Grassroots Engagement Director - Kentucky
  • Stand Together
  • Frankfort, KY
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  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Area Director of Nursing
  • Trilogy Health Services
  • Lexington, KY
  • JOIN TEAM TRILOGY: Our Directors of Nursing love Trilogy for the stability, meaningful work, and great team. If you're l...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Creative Director
  • Pearson Plc
  • Frankfort, KY
  • Full job description The Spotlight Creative Director is the counterpart to the Spotlight Editorial Director, teaming up ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Executive Director (Home Health)
  • Lifeline Health Care of Fayette
  • Nicholasville, KY
  • We are hiring for an Executive Director - RN with Home Health experience. At Lifeline Health Care of Fayette, a part of ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Creative Director, Copy
  • Ford Motor Company
  • Frankfort, KY
  • We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Marketing Director
  • Castle & Key Distillery
  • Frankfort, KY
  • DIRECTOR OF MARKETING OPPORTUNITY Location: Frankfort, KY, with partial work-from-home Position: Full-time Out-of-state ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Marketing Director
  • Castle & Key Distillery
  • Frankfort, KY
  • DIRECTOR OF MARKETING OPPORTUNITY Location: Frankfort, KY, with partial work-from-home Position: Full-time Out-of-state ...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nursing Director
  • Sunrise Senior Living
  • Louisville, KY
  • Overview The Resident Care Director (RCD) serves as the nursing clinical leader for the community and is responsible to ...
  • 3/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

Frankfort is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the seat of Franklin County. It is a home rule-class city in Kentucky; the population was 25,527 at the 2010 census. Located along the Kentucky River, Frankfort is the principal city of the Frankfort, Kentucky Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Franklin and Anderson counties. Frankfort is located in the (inner) Bluegrass region of Central Kentucky. The city is bisected by the Kentucky River, which makes an s-turn as it passes through the center of town. The river valley widens at this point, which creates fou...
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Income Estimation for Benefits Director jobs
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Frankfort, Kentucky area prices
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