Benefits Specialist

Benefits Administrator

Location: Onsite in Livonia, MI

Pay Rate: $28/hour

Contract Type: Temporary, likely through end of the year, potentially into next year

ADP Benefits Experience Required

Kelly Services is excited to partner with a prestigious higher education institution to recruit a proactive, detail-driven Benefits Specialist for a temporary assignment. In this dynamic role, you’ll play a key part in supporting open enrollment and day-to-day benefits administration including managing employee benefits, assisting with year-end reporting, and keeping employee records accurate and compliant. Demonstrated expertise with UltiPro software and exceptional organizational abilities are a must. This is an opportunity to make a real impact within an inspiring academic environment. Apply now for immediate consideration!

Responsibilities

• Handles routine and complex inquiries from employees and managers regarding various benefits needs and provides other human resources services as needed.
• Coordinates and handles processes for leaves of absence to include personal leave, military leave, and family medical leave, short term disability, long-term disability, worker’s compensation. If needed, represents University at hearings relating to leaves.
• Inputs and maintains data for employee records for benefit programs.
• Provides periodic updates on benefit programs and options to current and former employees, assists employees with inquiries and conducts ongoing research for issues related to benefits.
• Works closely with external health and welfare consultant and carrier representatives from all insurance providers to formulate health plan design and funding recommendations.
• Conducts new hire orientation on benefits and company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for annual open enrollment/benefits fair process.
• Completes and submits required OSHA and MI-OSHA reports and maintain records of benefit programs to assure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Assists employees in securing pre-retirement and post-retirement process to include providing information on financial planning and retiree benefits.
• Works closely with MICU/MEP 403b Plan vendors and representatives to monitor program, conduct testing, provide compliance reports and data.
• Partners with benefit carriers in transfer of data to external vendors and identify and resolve system feed issues to ensure stable interface. Also identifies any deduction adjustments and/or issues that will affect the payroll process.
• Handles processes for Affordable Care Act (ACA) to include tracking employee hours and completing and submitting Form 1095-C for annual submission under the act.
• Audits monthly billing reports from all insurance carriers for accuracy and payment process.
• Collects data and completes reports on Creditable Coverage Disclosure information to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
• Coordinates on-site meetings with carrier representatives as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in open enrollment, benefit administration, or a related area.
• Proficiency with UltiPro software is required.
• Experience with large employee groups and in environments subject to state/federal compliance (e.g., universities, public entities) is a plus.
• Previous experience with COBRA, FMLA, ADA, ACA, and retirement plans is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of employee benefit programs (health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plans).
  
  

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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