Overview

Colonna's Shipyard is looking to obtain experienced candidates within our Benefits Department.

We are pleased to accept resumes for a Benefits Administrator.

This is a full-time position with competitive pay, based on experience, and immediate work within our headquarters in Norfolk, VA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main point of contact for employees and vendors for routine inquiries regarding company benefits and retirement plans.
• Coordinate routine processing of all insurance and 401k transactions, including enrollments, changes and terminations, and associated payroll entries.
• Respond to inquiries regarding QMCSOs, QDROs, distributions, and claims.
• Coordinate administration of leave cases with leave administrator to ensure compliance with insurance plan contractual requirements.
• Conduct new hire orientation and annual open enrollment.
• Reconcile and coordinate payment of insurance and retirement plan invoices.
• Participate in annual 401k non-discrimination testing and annual 401k audit.
• Assist with data compilation for reporting and analysis.
• Coordinate benefits related internal and external communications, including educational meetings, webinars and videos.
• Distribute benefits related notices, documents and materials in accordance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Maintain files and documentation.
• Conduct audits to ensure data integrity within HRIS, payroll and vendors’ systems.
• Administer workers’ compensation claims in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Track and review workers’ compensation claims to ensure compliance with regulatory reporting.
• Facilitate restricted duty assignments and injured workers’ return to work.
• Serve as main point of contact for worker’s compensation claims inquiries, including physician’s offices, injured workers, supervisors, safety department, adjusters, etc.
• Complete OSHA recordkeeping (including annual electronic reporting), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reporting and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reporting.
• Participate in annual workers’ compensation renewal activities
• Monitors, administers, and communicates with employees matters regarding COBRA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA and other federal and state laws ensuring compliance
• Administer all family and medical leaves, ensuring compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and maintain appropriate records
• Process actions pertaining to Short-term and Long-term disability programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or similar field, or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of pertinent federal and state laws and regulations.
• Preferred work experience includes a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High standard of attention to detail, including strong organizational skills and meeting deadlines.
• Solid commitment to providing customer service.
• Ability to handle confidential information with great sensitivity required.
• Good critical thinking abilities and sound judgment.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Compensation & Benefits

Position compensation is based on experience.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance• 401K, company match• Paid Time Off (PTO)• Legal Services• Annual performance evaluations • On-site Human Resources• On-site gym• Free and close proximity parking• Employee perks/gifts and more

EEO

All resumes are reviewed immediately for consideration.

Colonna’s Shipyard Inc. and our affiliates are pleased to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE / M / F / DISABILITY / VET

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