We are on a mission to do something that has never been done before – to build the first nationwide home remodeling brand. That requires a high level of imagination, commitment, and determination from people who take extreme ownership of their circumstances. We are proud that our commitment to culture has earned us the 2023 Top Workplaces USA award as one of the nation’s top employers, as well as distinct recognition in the following categories: Leadership, Purpose & Values, and Compensation & Benefits.
As our nationwide growth accelerates, our Human Resources team at our Corporate HQ in Mechanicsburg, PA plays a key role in driving forward our mission of Bringing Happiness to Every Home® by providing guidance and support to equip our teams for success and manage the employee life cycle.
As a Benefits Specialist at West Shore Home®, you will contribute to this mission by providing exceptional support to the Benefits team. You will report directly to the Corporate Director of HR and work closely with your team of benefits and wellness specialists.
Why Work at West Shore Home?
We are on a mission to do something that has never been done before – to build the first nationwide home remodeling brand. That requires a high level of imagination, commitment, and determination from people who take extreme ownership of their circumstances. We are proud that our commitment to culture has earned us the 2023 Top Workplaces USA award as one of the nation’s top employers, as well as distinct recognition in the following categories: Leadership, Purpose & Values, and Compensation & Benefits.
What You’ll Contribute
In this role, you can expect to:

• Administer employee benefits plans such as medical, dental, vision, life, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), voluntary plans, and 401(k) plans.
• Coordinate payment of claims and administrative fees with vendors and the Accounts Payable department.
• Act as liaison between the Company/employees and various insurance carriers and plan administrators. Advise employees on interpretation of plan provisions.
• Support employees utilizing STD or LTD and provided benefit related assistance with other employee leaves, including monitoring of benefit catch ups and termination of benefits in compliance with Company policy.
• Enroll new employees in benefits plans utilizing the HRIS system and provide benefits information to eligible employees.
• Coordinate and administer activities of Company’s 401(k), including annual audits, compliance, and required notifications.
• Ensure timely and accurate transmission of benefits files to vendors from HRIS system.
• Prepare, distribute, and maintain benefits description booklets, statements, certificates, and annual open enrollment materials. Ensure all communication materials are up to date and compliant with regulations and plan provisions.
• Remain current on all government regulations involving benefits, including but not limited to FLSA, FMLA, Worker’s Compensation, HIPAA, ADA, etc.
• Compile routine and special reports on benefit matters for audits and government filings such as ACA.
• Assist with Open Enrollment annually, including coordinating meetings, preparing data, and setting up plans and employee premiums in the HRIS.
• Complete compliance requirements of Company plans, including PCORI fee, annual 401(k) audits, non-discrimination testing, and completes 401(k) and medical plan Form 5500 filings.

What It Takes to Succeed
At West Shore Home, we are Default Aggressive towards our goals and take Extreme Ownership of our results. We’ll provide you with the training and tools to set you up for success, and we hope that you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree, Human Resources or Business Administration preferred.
• 3 years’ experience overseeing benefit administration preferred.
• High attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel skills, specifically vlookup formulas.
• Experience with Dayforce software preferred.
• Superior customer service skills, including excellent verbal and written communication.
• Must have a valid smart phone or smart device to log in to Company required systems using two-factor authentication

We Invest in YOU
We believe that when employees know they are valued and safe, they’ll bring their best efforts every day. That is why we go above and beyond to ensure that our teammates know just how much they mean to us, and we are proud to have earned Top Workplaces USA for Compensation & Benefits recognition.
We’ve got you covered with:

• Multiple health insurance options (medical, dental, vision, accident, life, critical illness, and short- and long-term disability)
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Continued training & leadership development opportunities
• Unlimited professional and personal growth potential

More to Know
Schedule: Non-exempt role with standard hours from 8:00AM-5:00PM (Monday-Friday)
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA (On-Site)
Seniority Level: Entry-Level
Our Growth Story
What started as a local window & door replacement company in a small Pennsylvania suburb has grown into a technology-enabled home improvement powerhouse with over 2,500 employees across 16 states. With continued national expansion plans, we have committed ourselves to staying true to our roots with a customer-first mindset and an employee-centric culture. While we come from different backgrounds and experiences, we are aligned by our values and are driven by a common goal – becoming America’s Most Admired Home Remodeling Brand®.
We operate at our best when every employee works to achieve their individual potential. To facilitate this, West Shore Home actively invests in our people by providing the structure and support to challenge you as you grow professionally and offering tools to achieve personal satisfaction. If you are looking to unlock your potential and find out what you are truly capable of, there is no better place to do so.
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It is the policy of West Shore Home to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.