What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Specialist position at Shelter Insurance Companies?
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Benefits & Payroll Specialist
$18.83 - $22.59 minimum starting pay
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Shelter maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in geographic location, education, training, skills, relevant work experience, business needs and market demands. Please remember that this range is the starting base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position.
What You Will Be Doing
Primarily responsible for payroll processing or administering benefit plans with focus on superior customer service and adherence to policies, procedures, and relevant regulations. Review, monitor, and audit information submitted to the HRIS system to ensure accuracy and compliance. Work with vendors to coordinate information and assists with questions regarding payroll, benefits, and benefit claims.
This position primarily works with retirees.
What We're Looking For
Shelter's uncompromising commitment to excellence doesn't stop with our customers. We recognize our employees are what make us a premier organization in the insurance industry. Shelter Employees enjoy such benefits as:
If Interested, Please Apply By
12/03/2025
Benefits & Payroll Specialist
$18.83 - $22.59 minimum starting pay
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Shelter maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in geographic location, education, training, skills, relevant work experience, business needs and market demands. Please remember that this range is the starting base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position.
What You Will Be Doing
Primarily responsible for payroll processing or administering benefit plans with focus on superior customer service and adherence to policies, procedures, and relevant regulations. Review, monitor, and audit information submitted to the HRIS system to ensure accuracy and compliance. Work with vendors to coordinate information and assists with questions regarding payroll, benefits, and benefit claims.
This position primarily works with retirees.
What We're Looking For
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and professional interaction, including working with vendors and third-party administrators.
- Superior customer service skills. Including: retirement coaching for current employees and assisting retirees/their families with enrollment and understanding of Shelter’s benefit plans.
- Must possess technical ability to effectively utilize HRMS including running various tasks to complete accurate scheduled payroll and reporting.
- Performs all aspects of the job with meticulous attention to detail and adherence to guidelines and regulations such as HIPAA and ERISA
- Ability to collaborate well with vendors to ensure compliance surrounding various benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
- Analytical and organizational skills to work effectively in detail-oriented environment.
- On-the-job training to become familiar with terminology, company, and department organization.
- Payroll or benefit experience preferred.
- Ability to perform essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Shelter's uncompromising commitment to excellence doesn't stop with our customers. We recognize our employees are what make us a premier organization in the insurance industry. Shelter Employees enjoy such benefits as:
- Health, Dental, Voluntary Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Savings and Profit Sharing 401(k)
- Paid Time Off for Sick and Personal Leave, Vacation and Holidays
- Vitality Wellness Program
- "Dress for Your Day" Dress Code
- Flexible Scheduling
- And much more!
If Interested, Please Apply By
12/03/2025
Salary : $19 - $23
