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Benefits Specialist roles at mid-size and large U.S. employers qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, depending on your degree level and years of experience. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, making this a permanent residency path rather than a temporary work authorization.
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Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary
The Retirement Benefits Analyst serves as a subject matter expert for the organization's Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution retirement programs. The Retirement Benefits Analyst provides comprehensive escalation support to stakeholders, including colleagues, managers, and HR business partners while maintaining critical administrative functions across all retirement benefit plans. The Retirement Benefits Analyst is charged with using analytical problem-solving skills and subject matter expertise to execute and support assigned retirement benefits programs and to provide exceptional customer service to stakeholders.
Job Duties
- Serves as a subject matter expert and point of contact for escalated colleague retirement benefits program inquiries; provides exceptional customer service to colleagues and other stakeholders; resolves retirement benefits-related issues through investigation and coordination with internal and external partners; guides colleagues through retirement benefits enrollment processes, and plan changes; responds to inquiries via phone, email, and in-person meetings in a timely and professional manner; ensures complete resolution of retirement benefits inquiries; participates in colleague and new hire benefits presentations; escalates complex benefits inquiries as necessary.
- Ensures the timely and accurate processing of retirement benefits transactions in accordance with best practices and applicable legal requirements; maintains accurate retirement benefits records and ensures data integrity across systems; coordinates with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure accurate and compliant processing and reconciliation of retirement benefits transactions; supports enrollment activities including communications, system updates, and employee meetings; reconciles and processes retirement benefits-related invoices.
- Supports the implementation of new retirement benefits programs through administrative setup and employee communications; maintains ongoing retirement benefits operations through proactive monitoring and issue resolution; collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless program delivery and colleague experience.
- Analyzes data sources to provide evidence-based recommendations about process improvement within the retirement domain; and researches and analyzes retirement benefits-related issues to identify root causes and develops resolution recommendations.
- Leverages organizational knowledge and insights to enhance retirement benefits program effectiveness; contributes to knowledge sharing initiatives within the Retirement Team; and documents processes, procedures, and best practices to ensure continuity and consistency.
- Identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for process improvements and program enhancements; proactively adopts and leverages technology tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience
- 2 years in Benefits Administration
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including ability to work with formulas and pivot tables
- Strong analytical skills, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail
- Experience working with an Enterprise Human Capital Management System
- Skilled in process management
- Ability to listen actively, communicate clearly and empathetically, take responsibility, adapt, and exercise self-control under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years in Human Resources Operations
- Working knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefit programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, Medicare and Social Security, and DOL requirements.
- Experience working with outsourced benefits administration vendors
- PHR - Professional in Human Resources - HR Certification Institute or
- CP - Certified Professional - Society for Human Resource Management or
- CCP - Certified Compensation Professional - WorldatWork or
- CEBS - Certified Employee Benefits Specialist - International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
Additional Qualifications
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Location
REMOTE IN PENNSYLVANIA
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103, Allentown, United States (Map)
Retirement Benefits Analyst
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary
The Retirement Benefits Analyst serves as a subject matter expert for the organization's Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution retirement programs. The Retirement Benefits Analyst provides comprehensive escalation support to stakeholders, including colleagues, managers, and HR business partners while maintaining critical administrative functions across all retirement benefit plans. The Retirement Benefits Analyst is charged with using analytical problem-solving skills and subject matter expertise to execute and support assigned retirement benefits programs and to provide exceptional customer service to stakeholders.
Job Duties
- Serves as a subject matter expert and point of contact for escalated colleague retirement benefits program inquiries; provides exceptional customer service to colleagues and other stakeholders; resolves retirement benefits-related issues through investigation and coordination with internal and external partners; guides colleagues through retirement benefits enrollment processes, and plan changes; responds to inquiries via phone, email, and in-person meetings in a timely and professional manner; ensures complete resolution of retirement benefits inquiries; participates in colleague and new hire benefits presentations; escalates complex benefits inquiries as necessary.
- Ensures the timely and accurate processing of retirement benefits transactions in accordance with best practices and applicable legal requirements; maintains accurate retirement benefits records and ensures data integrity across systems; coordinates with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure accurate and compliant processing and reconciliation of retirement benefits transactions; supports enrollment activities including communications, system updates, and employee meetings; reconciles and processes retirement benefits-related invoices.
- Supports the implementation of new retirement benefits programs through administrative setup and employee communications; maintains ongoing retirement benefits operations through proactive monitoring and issue resolution; collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless program delivery and colleague experience.
- Analyzes data sources to provide evidence-based recommendations about process improvement within the retirement domain; and researches and analyzes retirement benefits-related issues to identify root causes and develops resolution recommendations.
- Leverages organizational knowledge and insights to enhance retirement benefits program effectiveness; contributes to knowledge sharing initiatives within the Retirement Team; and documents processes, procedures, and best practices to ensure continuity and consistency.
- Identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for process improvements and program enhancements; proactively adopts and leverages technology tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience
- 2 years in Benefits Administration
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including ability to work with formulas and pivot tables
- Strong analytical skills, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail
- Experience working with an Enterprise Human Capital Management System
- Skilled in process management
- Ability to listen actively, communicate clearly and empathetically, take responsibility, adapt, and exercise self-control under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years in Human Resources Operations
- Working knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefit programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, Medicare and Social Security, and DOL requirements.
- Experience working with outsourced benefits administration vendors
- PHR - Professional in Human Resources - HR Certification Institute or
- CP - Certified Professional - Society for Human Resource Management or
- CCP - Certified Compensation Professional - WorldatWork or
- CEBS - Certified Employee Benefits Specialist - International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
Additional Qualifications
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Location
REMOTE IN PENNSYLVANIA
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103, Allentown, United States (Map)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Benefits Specialist
Translate your credentials for U.S. PERM requirements
Foreign degrees and HR certifications like SHRM or CEBS need to align with the minimum requirements your employer lists in the PERM job description. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before your employer drafts the job posting.
Target employers with self-funded benefits programs
Companies that administer their own health, retirement, or leave programs in-house sponsor Benefits Specialists far more often than those that outsource benefits to a PEO. Filter your search toward firms with dedicated HR or total rewards departments.
Search sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you search Benefits Specialist roles specifically at employers with green card filing history, so you're not guessing which companies will actually sponsor. Filter by EB-2 or EB-3 history to match your own qualifications and degree level.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job duties, location, and experience level. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, since Level I and Level II wages differ significantly for Benefits Specialists.
Clarify the PERM job description matches your actual duties
PERM requires the employer to advertise the exact minimum requirements for the role. If your offer letter describes duties beyond what the PERM posting lists, USCIS can challenge the petition. Confirm the job description used for PERM reflects your real day-to-day responsibilities.
Account for PERM timing in your current status planning
PERM labor certification alone can take six to eighteen months before you reach the I-140 stage. If you're on a time-limited status like H-1B visa or OPT, confirm your employer intends to file early enough to protect your ability to stay in status throughout the process.
Green Card Benefits Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Benefits Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Benefits Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least two years of training or experience. Roles requiring a master's degree or equivalent in human resources, business administration, or a related field can qualify under EB-2. Your employer's PERM job posting determines which category applies, based on the minimum requirements they set for the position.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Benefits Specialist?
H-1B is a temporary work visa with a three-year initial period and a lottery at the cap-subject level. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery and no expiration of status once approved. The PERM process involves DOL labor market testing before USCIS reviews the petition, making the overall timeline longer but the outcome permanent.
How long does the PERM green card process take for Benefits Specialists?
The full process from PERM filing to a green card approval typically runs two to four years for most countries, though nationals from India and China face significantly longer waits due to per-country backlogs. PERM labor certification averages six to eighteen months, followed by the I-140 petition and then adjustment of status or consular processing.
What kind of employers sponsor Benefits Specialists for a green card?
Large corporations, hospital systems, university systems, and financial institutions with dedicated total rewards or HR operations teams are the most consistent sponsors. These employers have the legal infrastructure and retention incentive to support multi-year green card processes. Use Migrate Mate to filter Benefits Specialist openings by employers with documented EB-2 or EB-3 filing history, so your search focuses on proven sponsors.
Can my employer use the O*NET occupation profile to support the PERM petition?
Yes. The O*NET occupation profile for Benefits Specialists documents standard duties, required knowledge areas, and typical education levels. Immigration attorneys and employers often reference O*NET when drafting the PERM job description to demonstrate that the position meets specialty occupation or skilled worker standards. Your actual duties should align closely with the O*NET profile to avoid inconsistency issues during DOL or USCIS review.