Health Benefits Specialist

at  Spire Inc

SUMMARY

Spire is hiring a Health Benefits Specialist at its Downtown St. Louis (MO) location. This position is responsible for benefits systems administration and assisting with the administration of Spire’s health and welfare plans, wellness and other programs available to employees, retirees and their dependents. This role may also lead projects or assist portions of larger cross-functional project teams.

REQUIRED EDUCATION (CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES)

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or a related discipline field required
• Additional certifications such as CEBS, SPHR, or PHR preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES

• 5+ years of related benefits experience required
• Experience with a benefits administration system (BenefitFocus, BenefitSolver, Empryean, etc.), preferably BenefitFocus, required
• Must have strong analytical skills and “intermediate” knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and HRIS systems.
• Strong project management and written communication skills to support benefit plan communications.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That’s why we’re always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of drive, safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate our four essential behaviors that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• We make it happen: We are a company of go-getters, acting on every opportunity to help our company advance
• We collaborate: We put teamwork first, bringing in everyone’s ideas, because our collective energy makes us stronger
• We seek out perspective: We challenge ourselves to be open to different ways of doing things, because learning from each other leads to breakthroughs
• We care: We treat people how we want to be treated, listening closely and doing what’s right, even when it’s hard

By living our values and behaviors every day, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels welcome, respected and valued.

POSTING REQUIREMENTS

• We accept online applications through our career site at jobs.spireenergy.com
  Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  Spire Inc., and its subsidiaries are an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide analysis, design, implementation and administration of the benefit systems, plans and programs
• Lead projects within the Benefits team or lead portions within a larger project
• Serve as key resource in the execution of the benefit and total reward strategy
• Develop, and document the processes and relevant information for benefit plan administration.
• Research multiple systems and leverage contacts to resolve benefit issues. Provide recommendations to resolve the issue.
• Prepare data with associated benefit plan, provide recommendations based on data.
• Review, reconcile and prepare for payment benefit plan invoices to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborates with Payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing of benefit deductions and employer contributions.
• Compile information for budget projections
• Serve as key Benefit resource on cross-functional projects and to internal stakeholders, or in other duties as assigned.