Employee Benefits Specialist

Title: Employee Benefits Specialist

Location: Vicksburg, MS

Employment Type: Exempt

Classification: Full Time

Position Summary:

Terral RiverService, Inc is seeking to hire an Employee Benefits Specialist located in Vicksburg, MS. The Employee Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering and supporting all company benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and other employee perks. This position serves as the primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries, ensuring accurate enrollment, compliance with federal and state regulations, and effective communication of benefit offerings to employees.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate and administer all employee benefit plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Serve as the main contact for employee questions regarding benefits, eligibility, coverage, and claim resolution.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure timely updates in HRIS/Payroll systems.
• Assist in annual Open Enrollment planning, communications, and implementation.
• Work closely with benefit brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.
• Prepare and distribute benefits-related reports and data as needed.
• Support HR initiatives related to Leave of Absence (FMLA, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability)
• Provide education and resources to help employees make informed benefits decisions.

Skills and Expertise:

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 2–4 years of experience in benefits administration or human resources.
• Strong understanding of employee benefits and has a solid understanding of Human Resource processes and procedures.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in high pressure situation.
• High attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism. Discretion is a must.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Paylocity and Employee Navigator or similar HR/Payroll systems.
• High level of organizational skills is a plus.
• Benefits certification (e.g., CEBS, PHR, or SHRM-CP) is a plus.

Note:

This job description provides a general overview of the typical responsibilities and qualifications for a Employee Benefits Specialist. Actual job requirements may vary based on the specific needs of the organization and industry standards.

About Terral RiverService, Inc:

Terral RiverService (TRS) is a Family-owned business with a continually growing footprint of boats and barges throughout most of the inland waterway system of the US. We specialize in bulk storage, material handling, river, road and rail logistics along the Mississippi River system, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and the inland waterways of Louisiana and southern Arkansas. With our growing fleet of push boats, river barges, and modern dock operations strategically located throughout the Lower Mississippi River Valley, we are outfitted to transport, handle, and store virtually any commodity needed in the marketplace. TRS has over 600 employees and has operations in multiple states.