Community Medical Services Hiring for Benefits and Leave Specialist at Scottsdale, AZ Full Time

Position: Benefits and Leave Specialist

Company: Community Medical Services

Preferred Location: Phoenix, AZ

Reporting Relationship: HR Manager, Benefits & Compliance

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the HR Manager, Benefits & Compliance, the Benefits & Leave Specialist is a critical member of the organization’s Human Resources Team. The ideal candidate will be detail and solution oriented, and a thoughtful independent worker. They will be able to understand and follow set processes and protocols while making suggested changes to ensure processes are most effective. A professional HR Specialist who is mission-driven, operations focused, and finds value in being part of an organization that supports people as they make positive changes in their lives will be successful in our organization.

KEY ASPECTS OF THE ROLE

Community Medical Services (CMS) is seeking a Benefits and Leave Specialist who is responsible for performing all aspects of Leave Management including identifying and managing complex FMLA, ADA, and personal leaves of absence. This HR Specialist will ensure proper follow-up is given, and will act as a liaison between our vendors, management and employees on leave. Additionally, this role will work as an overall benefit and compliance specialist and tasks will range from process orientation, intermediate benefits analysis, reporting, and project coordination.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Communicate effectively to staff and managers associated with the leave process

· Provide guidance and counsel to managers on Absence Management

· Liaison between the vendor and the company regarding the Leave of Absence process and staff on leaves of absence

· Manage the process and active logs regarding leaves of absence and ADA interactive dialog process logs

· Update and provide reports and documents relating to Leaves of Absence, Benefits, and Compliance

· Analyze data to determine areas of improvement or further coaching required

· Expert in Leave of Absence – trains managers, supervisors and employees on FMLA and Leave program, any changes and procedures

· Ensures implementation of benefits elections for new hires and employees with qualifying life event changes; utilizing benefits enrollment software and HRIS database

· Assist employees with questions related to benefits and 401k

· Coordinates with benefits vendors to find solutions and resolve inquiries, as needed

· Facilitate new hire benefits orientations and assist the newly benefit-eligible employees as needed

· Ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations related to benefits, 401k and compliance; assists in updating required employer notifications (e.g. Summary Plan

Descriptions)

· Initiates and coordinates preparation of Form 5500s and non-discrimination testing for Health and Welfare plans

· Support employee wellness initiatives

· Review monthly and quarterly benefit program analytics to determine areas of need or issues

· Participate in benefit surveys

· Administer invoicing and billing to benefits and 401k vendors

· Audit employee files to ensure they are in order in advance of any audits

· Participate in audits including but not limited to CARF, OFCCP, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field required

· 4+ years of experience in Human Resources with a focus on Benefits administration and Leave of Absence Coordination; two years of FMLA or ADA experience preferred

· Multi-site and multi-state experience is critical

· Strong Communication skills: Active Listening, Verbal and Written Communications

· Excellent research, analytical, problem solving and project management skills

· Self-started and ability to work independently

· Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and work collaboratively in a team

· environment

· Knowledge of government regulations, specifically FMLA, ADA and other areas that directly relate to HR

· Working knowledge of HR audits, compliance, document management, employee onboarding, compensation, benefits, and employment law will be helpful for success in role

· Proficient in Microsoft office – specifically in Excel

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL ALSO EXHIBIT THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES or BEHAVIORS:

· Drive & Initiative – delivers results in every situation. Is competitive and desires the organization to be successful. Takes the initiative to find creative solutions to problems and drives for solutions

· Judgment & Decision Making – uses critical thinking skills and knowledge to inform decisions; takes decision-making seriously to ensure the best outcomes for the organization and for the employee

· Leadership – Takes ownership of their personal output and that of the group.

· Communication – ability to communicate ideas and data – both verbally and written – in a persuasive, organized, and appropriate manner. Active listener who uses these skills to solve problems and ensure alignment. Collaborative partner and over-communicates to ensure success of the Benefits & Compliance Center of Excellence.

· Analytical – Uses data to determine course of action and areas of concern. Ability to interpret and question data inputs to support alternative recommendations as necessary.

· Champions Change – ability to set priorities that drive for completion against specific deadlines in an ever changing environment. Ability to be flexible, accommodating, maneuvering effectively when priorities and timelines change.

· Customer Service Orientation – ability to gain trust of field mangers and staff and HR partners. Understands and drives deliverables based on the needs of the business. Creates and partnership with leaders and the team to ensure deliverables are met.

· Teamwork – ability to foster good working relationships among team members, and work effectively in and contribute to a team environment.

• Mission minded – aligned with the Organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values

Community Medical Services is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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WHO WE ARE

Community Medical Services began providing treatment in Phoenix, Arizona in 1983. We then expanded our footprint into Montana, North Dakota, and Alaska. In 2018, we acquired two existing opioid treatment programs, allowing us to expand into and serve communities in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Today, CMS operates over 40 clinics across nine states. We are proud to have opened the nation’s first 24-hour Opioid Treatment on Demand (OTOD) center in Phoenix. We have since gone on to expand this model to Columbus, Ohio and West Allis, Wisconsin. At CMS, our focus is on meeting the challenges presented by the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.

Therefore, we have made it our mission to work with the communities we serve to provide education on the importance of effectively treating opioid use disorder. We strive to eliminate the consequences of substance use and to help our patients navigate the continuum of care without discrimination and stigma that they may face as result of their opioid use disorder and use of medication-assisted treatment.

Mission:
Our mission is to help those who are suffering from substance use disorders. We consider these people our patients, and our singular aim is to help them heal. We’re proud that our clinics provide our patients an environment that is free of judgment and condescension and we’re steadfast in treating everyone with the utmost dignity and respect.
Vision:
Leading the change to eliminate the consequences of substance use disorder in our communities.

Values:

We see challenges as opportunities to demonstrate initiative

We listen to and honor the reality of those we serve

We are evangelists for practices grounded in science and evidence

We value people who are passionate about making an impact

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Scottsdale, AZ 85258: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location