Acara Solutions is seeking a Benefits Specialist to join our client on a Full Time Direct Hire opportunity located in Tolleson AZ

• Benefit Program management - oversee the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, dental insurance and vision, retirement plans, life insurance, disability benefits, HAS and wellness programs
• Policy Development and compliance - develop, update, and communicate benefit policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPPA), stay informed about changes in benefits laws, and regulations, assessing impact on existing benefits programs and recommending updates or modifications.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting – reporting and disclosure of benefits information, such as Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) and Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) documents
• Employee support and communication - serve as primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to benefits programs, eligibility, enrollment and claims resolution, coordinate and conduct employee benefits orientation, workshops and educational sessions to increase awareness and understanding of available benefits options
• Benefits and Analysis & Reporting - analyze benefits utilization, costs, and trends through regular reporting and data analysis ; prepare and present reports on benefits metrics, and ROI; use data insights to make data driven recommendations

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• 4 years minimum of experience in benefits administration

Preferred Skills

• Assists all employee benefit programs, such as medical, dental, ancillary benefits, life insurance, accident and disability insurance, COBRA, flexible spending programs, and AES's 401(k) plan and file feed reports.
• Expert for processes, administers, and tracks all employee FMLA, workers' compensation, and/or other similar leaves or absence while ensuring compliance with applicable law and Company policy. Resolves employee benefits issues and works with employee benefits service-providers/vendors to address questions.
• Verifies the accuracy of monthly employee benefits' premiums and maintains data to track, verify, and analyze employee benefits-related costs and claim activities.
• Ensures that employee benefits-related paperwork (e.g., Form 5500, 1095s, etc.) is prepared and timely filed with governmental entities, as required Provide necessary reports for billing charges Assist with ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed.