Benefits Administrator

Nusenda Credit Union is dedicated to excellent member service and being a great place to work. We strive to make a positive difference in the lives of our members and the communities we serve to help them achieve their financial goals. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of our culture and values. 

As an employer of choice, we invest in people and their careers. Our competitive employee benefits include several health and wellness options, competitive 401(k) matching contributions, professional development, and tuition assistance and more!

Thank you for your interest in joining the Nusenda team!

We are currently seeking a Benefits Administrator to join our organization. As a Benefits Administrator, you will support day to day operations related to group benefit programs, including group health, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings account, flexible spending plans, 401(k), 457(b), and pension plans for all employees of the Credit Union. You will assist with various benefit programs including tuition assistance, PTO/WTO, computer assistance, wellness program and other benefit programs. You will ensure reporting is maintained, and the organization remains competitive with market and industry standards. You will assist employees in understanding and applying for benefit and/or leave programs as well as maintain related compliance and reporting.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in the benefit administration of the following plans: medical, dental, vision insurance plans, group life, supplemental insurance, Health Spending and Flexible Spending accounts, and the Employee Assistance Program.
• Participate in the day-to-day 401(k) Plan, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, and 457(b) Plan requirements.
• Process enrollments, terminations, beneficiaries, rollovers, loans, and compliance testing.
• Maintain pension data, correspondence, reports, and forms.
• Act as liaison to employees and assists with setting up retirement planning education events for employees.
• Assist with various benefit programs to include tuition assistance, PTO, computer assistance and other benefit-related programs.
• Process enrollments, terminations, COBRA coordination, benefits orientation, and serve as a liaison to employees with questions or issues.
• Maintain enrollment data in employee files and in HRIS system, process monthly billing, changes, reporting, and other related items as required.

What You'll Need:

• Three to five years of similar or related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Recourses or related field.
• Certification in PHR/SHRM preferred. 

Key Skills and Experience:

• Experience in designing and implementing employee benefits programs, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks such as wellness programs and employee discounts.
• Understand how to effectively deliver communications to employees about benefits programs, including annual enrollment periods, changes to benefits offerings, and other important updates.
• Able to ensure that the company's benefits programs comply with all relevant legal requirements, including state and federal laws.
• Experience in analyzing data on employee benefits usage and cost to use in making recommendations for program improvements and cost savings.

Nusenda Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.