We are looking for a dynamic Benefits Specialist to add to our growing Benefits team. The Benefits Specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan.

Responsibilities:

• Administers benefits programs to include reporting, compliance requirements, analysis and serving as primary contact with providers and employees.
• Audit and monitor employees’ enrollment with carriers and process life status changes.
• Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA.
• Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments and 401k match contribution amounts.
• Assist with auditing the 401k plan periodically to include the company match and assist with the annual 5500 compliance requirements.
• Assists with the open enrollment process and activities including presentations, preparing open enrollment materials, communications, and other related activities.
• Conduct New Hire Orientations and monitor benefits enrollment into health benefits and voluntary benefits.
• Ensures the timely and accurate processing of all monthly billings and invoices related to benefits administration.
• Work closely with the IT and benefits team and lead benefit/HRIS system configurations and testing and development of any new automations.
• Assist with the processing of 5500’s and non-discrimination testing with third-party providers
• Manage ACA compliance-related projects including Form 1095c, Federal and State mandated filings, etc.
• Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
• Directs the effective administration of leave policies, compliance and regulatory reporting and HR documentation management.
• Assist with the administration of the workers' compensation program. Assist with claims monitoring and administration, report generation, and communication with employees, managers, and insurance carriers when needed.
• Provides counsel to Executives and employees regarding benefit policies and practices.
• Provide support with Wellness related activities.
• Develop, automate and analyze ongoing and ad-hoc special reports pertaining to duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Streamline and automate processes and other projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field of study.
• Three to Five years of experience in the administration and management of benefits plan administration.
• Working knowledge of and skill in interpreting and applying federal, state, and local statutes and applicable rules and regulations related to the management of employee benefits and compensation plans.
• Experience in creating compensation structures and salary ranges is a plus.
• SHRM-CP and/or PHR certification is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbia, MD 21046