Seeking a Benefits Specialist to join our growing HR Department. This person will perform activities related to administration and management of employee benefit programs; serves as the subject matter expert for multiple programs; provides recommendations and advice to Executives; coordinates development of communications to inform and educate on benefit plan provisions; participates in procurement and contracting processes, to include monitoring the performance of third-party vendors and leading implementation efforts as assigned. This position is fully in office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administer new employee benefit enrollments and changes.
• Administer 401(k) plan – post semi and bi - weekly payroll uploads, update deferral changes, process loans and hardship requests.
• Manage benefits enrollment and changes, partner with payroll department and vendors to ensure accurate billing and employee contributions.
• Manage time off programs including FMLA and Workers Compensation program, coordinate ADA accommodation requests as needed.
• Communicate enrollments, changes, and terminations to benefit vendors.
• Maintain employee benefits administration system and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in payroll system for payroll deduction.
• Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs.
• Resolve administrative problems with the vendor representatives.
• Prepare and set up meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understand company benefits and other related incentive programs.
• Ensure distribution of required employee notices.
• Assist Benefits Analyst in completing benefits reporting requirements.
• Coordinate COBRA and ensure appropriate correspondence is sent to terminated employees.
• Reconcile invoices for all company and union sponsored benefits plans.
• Create and disseminate censes and reports.
• Process life insurance claims.
• Provides information requested during any audits which involve any company benefits.
• Oversee tuition reimbursement and professional enrichment programs.
• Monitor benefit tracking system.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Escalate benefit issues to appropriate departments.
• Respond to employee inquiries, employee benefit questions, and employment verifications in a timely matter.
• Review weekly benefit file feeds for accuracy.
• Review COBRA reports, weekly file feeds, etc. to ensure accuracy of COBRA administration.
• Process employee qualifying life events.
• Eagerness to assist with other HR duties outside of benefits and ability to work well in an environment that values teamwork.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, the use of personal computers, and standard office productivity software, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong organization and project management skills; attention to detail; ability to problem solve.
• Proven track record of providing responsive, timely customer support.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.
• Customer service orientation
• Enthusiastic and engaged personality.
• Ability to remain confidential and handle sensitive data.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• 2-4 years of benefit related experience.

Education:

• 2 years related experience, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Equal Opportunity Employer – vets, disability

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