Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love,. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Emplify Health is seeking a Benefits Education Specialist to join our Benefits team! This role is vital in supporting candidates and current employees by providing expert guidance and education on employee benefits. This role focuses on connecting with candidates during the recruitment process to ensure a smooth onboarding experience from a benefits perspective.
The specialist will also work closely with employees approaching retirement to discuss their individual scenarios, benefits options, and available resources to support their transition. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates regarding employee benefits during the recruitment and onboarding process. Educate and guide new staff on available benefits, enrollment procedures, and timelines to ensure a seamless onboarding experience. Collaborate with HR and talent acquisition teams to align benefits communication with overall onboarding strategies.
Provide personalized benefits counseling to employees planning for retirement, including reviewing benefit options, retirement plans, and available resources. Assist retiring employees in understanding their benefits, healthcare options, and any necessary paperwork or processes. Develop and deliver educational materials, presentations, and workshops related to employee benefits and retirement planning. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company benefits programs, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Build strong relationships with employees and candidates to foster trust and ensure clear communication regarding benefits. Track and report on benefits education activities and employee engagement metrics. What's Available? 1.0 FTE; 40 hours/ week Schedule: Monday-Friday days between 8:00am-5:00pm Location:
Remote eligible role for residents of WI, MN, and IA. Must be willing to come onsite for any departmental events or needs from time to time. What You'll Need:
Education: Associate's degree in Human Resources, Communications, or related field.
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Experience: 3-4 years’ of employee benefit experience or 5-7 years of experience in HR with progressive accountabilities. Proven experience in employee benefits education, counseling, or related HR functions. Strong knowledge of employee benefits programs, retirement planning, and healthcare options. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex benefits information clearly. Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders including HR, talent acquisition, and employees.
Exhibit proficient skills in delivering presentations Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills. Demonstrate empathy and sensitivity when supporting employees through significant life transitions, including retirement. Proficiency with benefits administration systems and bolthires Office Suite. Experience working in healthcare or clinical settings, preferred but not required Certification in benefits or retirement planning (e.g., CEBS, CRC); preferred but not required What You'll Get:
Benefits: In addition to medical and dental, we have pet insurance and a substantial contribution to retirement Work/life balance: 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families, generous PTO and paid holidays Health/Wellness: GunderZen Relaxation Room including massage chairs, corporate gym and yoga, local gym discounts
Professional Development: Tuition Invest Program totaling up to $3k per year, access to a catalogue of hundreds of internal courses, corporate incubator,
Career Development Center DEI: 12 months of Celebration to include monthly educational events If you are looking to be a part of a stable and growing mission-driven organization, this may be the right opportunity for you!
Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities. If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [email protected] or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose.
Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you.
We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities.
This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through
Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program,
Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love.
We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services.
Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life. Apply tot his job