Benefits Specialist Details

Benefits Specialist

UMWA Health & Retirement Funds - Washington, DC

Employment Type : Full-Time

DC based, mission-driven organization administering health and pension benefits has an opportunity for a Benefits Specialist to join our Operations and Eligibility Services Department.

The incumbent will handle an array of duties to include (but not limited to):

· Processing applications and analyzing eligibility for benefits

· Interpreting and applying complex regulations, policies, or procedures

· Data gathering, organizing case files while maintaining confidentiality

· Determining eligibility for multiple application types

· Responding to applicant and beneficiary inquiries verbally or in writing

· Participates in recurring and nonrecurring special projects

Bachelor’s Degree PLUS one year of related work experience interpreting and applying complex regulations and/or policies. Must pass required testing. Great time management skills. Astute to detail.

If you are a detail-oriented individual with great communication skills looking for a challenge, then this may be the opportunity for you!

The Funds offers:

· excellent benefits package

· 35-hour workweek

· 401(k) plan

· Pension

· tuition reimbursement

· 13 paid holidays

Complete background check required. Please send your résumé and cover letter to:

UMWA Health & Retirement Funds

2121 K Street, NW, Suite 350

Washington, DC 20037

Attn: Hiring Manager/Benefits Specialist

EEO/M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

Work Location: One location