ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Administer the various employee health and welfare programs, such as medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Continually and accurately administer various employee benefit programs such as 401(k), non-qualified plans, deferred compensation and retirement investment
• Process benefit earning/deduction changes and update and maintain employee benefits
• Conduct benefit orientation meetings to ensure employees gain an understanding of health and welfare benefit and retirement plans and enrollment requirements
• Plan and administer annual open enrollment process
• Administer and audit invoices for all benefit plans
• Verify the calculation of the periodic contributions to the §401(k) plan and coordinate with the Finance department
• Draft and maintain Plan Documents
• Serve as Company liaison with broker and benefit providers for benefits planning, design, and administration including projecting future costs and changes in benefit programs
• Perform routine audits to ensure data integrity and that benefit programs are effective
• Analyze costs and usage of programs by employees and their families
• Ensure benefit programs are compliant with changing local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Assist in the resolution of administrative issues with the provider representatives
• Maintain files for the Company’s retirement plan history, data, correspondence, reports and forms
• Assist with updating and maintaining job descriptions
• Support and participate in recruitment events and processes, such as job fairs, posting openings, interviews and onboarding
• Support the completion of New Hire onboarding materials and documents
• Assist with conducting training and informational meetings as needed

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration preferred

Years of Experience:

• 2 years’ Benefits Administration and Human Resources experience required
• 3 years of HRIS experience required- Ultimate Software preferred
• 1-3 years’ experience in a Corporate HR environment preferred, but not required

Other Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of benefits and retirement laws, compliance, and processes, including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA and regulatory requirements
• Functional knowledge of HRIS systems (UKGPro preferred)
• Valid driver’s license required for business travel
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as work load or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel (Advanced preferred), and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent analytical skills
• High ethical value in maintaining confidentiality, integrity and trust