JOB TITLE: Sr. Associate, HR Specialist -Benefit Admin. & Engagement

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

REPORTS TO: AVP, Human Resources

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUMMARY:

The Sr. Associate, Human Resources Specialist- Benefit Administration and Engagement leads or participates in processes within the department as it relates to all aspects of benefit administration, wellness and engagement initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Lead day-to-day benefit administration processes which includes management of employee qualifying events, responding to employee questions and requests, processing and reconciliation of all benefit related invoices, and vendor management

* Prepare all ACA, Workman Comp claims, FAS, OSHA reporting and PCORI payments

* Assist with Open Enrollment to include planning meetings, report creation, communications/presentations, reconciliation/review of carrier connection files, coordination of benefit payroll deductions, funding and retiree plan communications

* Provide quarterly benefit related metrics for executive meetings

* Manage all employee leaves to include STD, LTD, PFL, FMLA and Personal Leave

* Maintain vendor and carrier relationships ensuring expected service level agreements

* Provide Finance with benefit related reports (Monthly/Annual)

* Prepare benefit termination letters

* Manage employment law postings

* Assist with 401k audits and verify 401k files for accuracy

* Manage employee educational assistance program

* Serve as department lead on initiatives to increase wellness, culture, and engagement; create communications and events

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

* BA/BS in Human Resources or equivalent experience

* 2 years' related HR experience, specifically in Benefit Administration required

* MS Office (to include Excel & PowerPoint) proficiency is required

* 2 years' experience working in HRIS systems required

* Previous experience in event planning (wellness, volunteer, social, etc.) required

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

* Understanding of benefit and leave related laws

* Strong project management experience, requiring the management of competing priorities to multiple stakeholders

* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion a must

COMPETENCIES:

Drive - Displays motivation, is proactive and resourceful in daily work. Persists to complete responsibilities, even in the face of difficulties, is optimistic and tenacious throughout.

Collaboration - Able to actively listen to others and build relationships and trust, effectively handle conflict and interact with tact and respect. Articulates ideas and concerns so others are able to understand and is sensitive to others and is able to adapt to different types of individuals.

Able to cooperate and collaborate with colleagues to achieve shared goals and encourages others and seeks out opportunities to collaborate across the business.

Adaptable - Willingly adapts to constantly changing circumstances while maintaining perspective. Engaging in continuous learning, adjusting the application of knowledge, skills and abilities while addressing new challenges. Accepts constructive feedback.

Responsible - Follows through on commitments; clearly defines mutual expectations of selves & others. Responds to demands of job by accepting responsibility for assignments, shows initiative and takes timely and appropriate actions to meet needs.

Execution - Thinks critically and has the best interests of the company, colleagues, and customers in mind when approaching situations. Anticipates obstacles and assesses situation to determine best possible solution. Demonstrates an ability to get essential information and exercises sound judgments about alternatives. Knows both technical and practical aspects of the job and continually updates skills and knowledge.