Property Location:

13075 Manchester Rd - St. Louis, Missouri 63131

YOU BELONG AT DRURY HOTELS.

Getting a job is just the beginning. Finding a place where you belong is what truly matters. Who you are and what you do makes a difference at Drury Hotels. There's a place for you here today and tomorrow.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

So. Much. More.

Just as our guests deserve more, so do you deserve more. Be valued for what you do and who you are ... and well compensated for all you accomplish.

• Incentives - Quarterly bonuses (we succeed together!) based on hotel results
• Work-life-balance – Flexible scheduling, paid time off, hotel discounts and free room nights
• Career growth - Mentorship, cross-training, development plans, management training, and more-over 200 internal promotions this year
• Health and well-being - Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, disability and Team Member Assistance Program
• Retirement - Company-matched 401(k)
• Award-winning - Ranked among Forbes' Best Midsize Employers (2023)

Summary:

The Benefits Administrator will administer team member benefit programs including medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, health and dependent care for flexible spending accounts, health savings account, short and long term disability, leaves of absence, life insurance programs, critical illness and accident, employee assistance programs and new benefits added ongoing. 

Job Duties and Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the daily administration of the medical PPO, HDHP with H S A bank account and Limited Medical plans, including monthly premium calculations, processing the waiver of premiums as needed and answering any questions regarding Drury medical plans.

• Responsible for the daily administration of vision, critical illness, and accident plans, including monthly premium calculations and related questions. 

• Responsible for daily administration and provide subject matter expertise of short-term disability and FMLA (full-time and intermittent), tracking full-time and intermittent leaves, including calculating monthly premiums, inputting data into HR system for payment and sending portability information to former team members.

• Responsible for billing team members out on leave, generating the invoice and eliminating benefits eligibility for non-payment of their invoice.

• Protects and handles confidential information daily.

• Responds to team member questions with daily phone calls and/or emails regarding claims and available benefits in a timely, accurate and friendly manner. Escalates issues to carriers and supervisor as needed.

• Responsible for reviewing and approving benefit elections daily and ensuring the approvals flow through the HR system and to the benefit carriers.

• Generates timely and accurate reports related to benefits, including but not limited to terminations, approvals, transfers, wage type reports, etc.

General Knowledge, Skill, Ability and Requirements:

• Entry level knowledge of benefits administration.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret written and oral communications.

• Ability to write letters, email business correspondence, update procedures/documents related to benefits.

• Ability to solve problems.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts including but not limited to benefit deductions, short and long term disability calculations and percentages.

• Ability to speak one on one and in a group setting to collaborate with the benefits/HR team. This includes answering phone calls throughout the day.

• Maintain confidentiality and communications in a manner that protects our team member and their personal health information.

• Must demonstrate empathy for internal team members, vendors and others requiring assistance from the benefits department.

• Exercise good judgment and decision making/problem solving skills.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

• Four-year college or university program degree preferred, or

• Minimum of 0-2 years of related experience

Rise. Shine. Work Happy. Apply Now.

At Drury Hotels, we prioritize our team's personal growth and career development. As part of our team, you will be empowered to grow and encouraged to shine.

At Drury Hotels, we offer our guests more than a place to sleep. We provide a place to feel welcome. Happy. At home. As a family-owned and operated hotel system, we honor and enhance the Drury legacy of world-class hospitality excellence. That’s the Drury Way. Our 5,000 team members work together—across 150 hotels in 26 states—to make sure every guest receives the very best service and value. Together we continue to grow, carefully and with clear vision, as a family of thriving hotels nationwide. EOE

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Drury Hotels is an equal opportunity /affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation in order to view or apply to open positions or for any other part of the application or employment process, please call 888-324-1897 or email recruiting@druryhotels.com.