Explore a Career with the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe

SUMMARY:

The HR Generalist-Benefits is responsible for supporting daily human resources operations while managing and administering employee benefits programs. This role ensures compliance with employment laws, enhances employee experience, and serves as a key resource for benefits-related inquiries. This position is responsible for administering all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FMLA, short- and long-term disability, supplemental benefits, and 401(k) plan. This position will also be responsible for training sessions or setting up training for all FSST staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer day-to-day HR operations, including assisting with all employee inquiries, day-to-day memos, correspondence, and assisting the Chief Human Resource Officer with HR issues.

• Maintain employee records and ensure HRIS data accuracy

• Assist with employee relations matters

• Ensure compliance with federal, and local employment laws and regulations

• Support policy development, HR SOP’s, implementation, and communication

• Coordinate training and development initiatives

• Handle employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures

• Responsible for giving and setting up training for all FSST staff.

Benefits Administration

• Manage employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, retirement, leave programs, etc.)

• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits-related questions and issue resolution

• Coordinate annual open enrollment and benefits education sessions

• Work with benefits brokers and vendors to evaluate and improve offerings

• Ensure compliance with benefits-related regulations (e.g., COBRA, FMLA, ACA)

• Process benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations

• Conduct regular audits of benefits data and billing

• Consistently staying abreast of new laws and programs regarding health care

• Abides by HIPAA laws, ensuring the employee medical files are properly updated and secure, maintaining confidentiality in all matters at all times

• Communicates with department heads, employees, and carriers to ensure compliance with FMLA, STD, retirement, and other benefits

• Responsible for and monitors workers' compensation claims and loss run reports. Coordinates work between employees, their doctor, and the insurance carrier.

• Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments

• Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.

• Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.

• Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.

• Abides by HIPAA laws, ensuring the employee medical files are properly updated and secure, maintaining confidentiality in all matters at all times

• Enrolls employees with carriers and processes life status changes. Twice a year, send out notices of any possible changes in beneficiary updates

• Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges. Must follow through to make sure bills are sent out certified in a timely manner.

• Other duties as assigned

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Attention to detail

• Problem-solving and analytical skills

• Customer service mindset

• Time management and ability to multitask

• Conflict resolution

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's Degree in Business Administration or related field strongly preferred. Must have Five (5) years prior experience in Human Resources.

• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) is a plus

• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices

• Experience with HRIS systems and benefits platforms

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• HR Certification (NNAHRA-THRP, SHRM)

• Familiarity with payroll processes

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE!

Includes Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off (PTO)