Benefits Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for benefits, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for vendor with information on employees referred for LTD and ensures that employees approved for LTD receives subsidy information for COBRA.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Demonstrates empathy for personal circumstances of associates, while still remaining objective
• Consistently demonstrates commitment to and delivers timely, effective support to both internal and external customers
• Effectively interacts with customers (internal and external), co-workers, management, vendors and other partners
• Keep current with industry trends, HR/Benefits best practices, and pending legislation
• Knowledge of administration on Health & Welfare benefits program, familiar with computer applications (Microsoft Products, MyHR, HWSE)
• Direct experience in benefits administration and/or progress toward a relevant professional qualification
• Coordinates resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done
• Orchestrates multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal

I would like to submit my application for the benefits opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for life event administrative support for newly eligible, job changes, and other miscellaneous enrollments submitted for approval.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Assures employee confidence and protects human resources/risk management operations by keeping information confidential
• Experience in Higher Education industry is preferred
• Able to multi-task and balance priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with HRIS (preferably Banner)
• Solid knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPPA and other federal regulations regarding benefit plans
• Self-confident, energetic, tenacious, analytical and detail-oriented, with a high sense of urgency
• Results driven and customer oriented, with a focus on providing value-added service
• Prior knowledge of benefits administration and related laws and regulations in the all private or not for profit sectors

Please consider me for the benefits opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for support to the annual health and welfare enrollment process for all active employees and COBRA participants.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience reading, interpreting, and explaining insurance invoices
• Experience translating legal, medical, and insurance-related jargon into layman’s terms for clarification purposes
• CEBS, CBP or PHR, SPHR certification preferred
• Knowledge and interest in Health Insurance and impact of Affordable Care Act (ACA) on corporations
• Basic knowledge of benefit plans and applicable benefit laws including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and PPACA
• Computer literate with intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and ADP Enterprise or other human resource information systems
• Able to make decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations
• Strong financial and analytics skills

I am excited to be applying for the position of benefits. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support for benefits programs, open enrollment process, eligibility, COBRA administration, communication and compliance.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge and understanding of Benefits laws, such as ACA, ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA, COBRA, STD, LTD and IRS regulations
• Hands on experience with with Leaves and COBRA
• HR Certification (CEBS, CBP or other professional certification
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft, Workday and SmartBen
• Knowledge of state and federal employment law and regulations
• HR Certification (CEBS, CBP or other professional certification) preferred
• Working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, HIPPA, COBRA, Section 125
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and/or HRIS software

I would like to submit my application for the benefits opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for day-to-day support for the benefit programs- medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, Life and AD&D and EAP.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Able to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
• Experience with HRIS and Benefits systems such as Ultipro and Cognos
• Expert/Advanced Excel User
• Collaboration and Teamwork mindset
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Human Resources Information System (HRIS) or other data entry systems
• Experience in employee benefit administration, payroll or accounting
• Proficiency in Federal and State compliance