Job Summary:

As our Walsworth Benefits Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) plans. This position reports to the HR Team Leader and does not have any direct reports.

The schedule for this position is 100% in-office, Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Our Corporate HR Team works out of the Walsworth - Marceline Corporate Office.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
• Assists with new-hire orientations.
• Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.
• Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.
• Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.
• Enrolls employees with carriers and process life status changes.
• Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
• Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA.
• Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.
• Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts. Manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment.
• Assists with the open enrollment process.
• Administers the tuition reimbursement program.
• Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges.
• Some travel to other Walsworth locations is possible.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws preferred.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to remain organized and self-directed in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to professionally interface with a variety of individuals, groups and teams on a frequent basis.
• Ability to work with limited direction and supervision, while demonstrating good judgment and strict confidence.
• Must successfully complete any training or certification courses required to support or strengthen position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong customer service skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in a related field and a minimum of two years experience in benefits administration or a related function OR
• Associate degree and four years experience in benefits administration or a related function OR
• High School Diploma and six years experience in benefits administration or a related function
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• U.S. work authorization is required. Walsworth does not offer employment sponsorship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Benefits administration: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Marceline, MO 64658 (Required)

Work Location: In person