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Form of work*This position is on our hybrid schedule, 3x a week in office
Position Purpose:
The benefits administrator position is responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker's compensation, life insurance, travel and accident plan, flexible spending plan, retirement plans, FMLA, etc.). This position provides excellent customer service to vendors and staff members.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate daily benefits processing. Handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, QDROs, QMCSOs, distributions, loans, hardships, and compliance testing.
- Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
- Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administration.
- Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.
- Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records.
- Oversee the processing and payment of monthly billings
- Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package
- Develop and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment, and summary plan descriptions. Provide training and support to staff ad managers as needed.
- Research employee benefits plans and vendors to identify those that present the best value.
- Process long-term absences, determine eligibility for various leave programs including Family Medical leave (FMLA) and temporary disability leave according to established guidelines, and providing employees with required timely notice.
- Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
- Analyze current benefits, evaluating the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience and competitive trends in benefits programs.
- Survey industry trends. Complete benefits surveys and review information obtained from the results.
- Monitor administrative costs of benefits programs and recommend cost containment strategies, including alternative methods for administration and funding.
Job Requirements / Skills & Experiences:
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including PowerPoint; experience with ADP Workforce Now HRIS and benefits database.
- Project and team management/leadership skills and experience.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.
- Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.
- Ability to understand, evaluate and make recommendations on benefit offerings and plan designs
- Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, OBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field
- 3-5 years of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience.
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP and CEBS professional designations preferred.
About Us
Benchmark Education Company is a leading publisher of core, supplemental, and intervention literacy and language resources in English and Spanish, both print and digital, as well as world-class professional development. Since its founding in 1998, our company has proven to be one of the most nimble and innovative content creators on the cutting edge of pedagogy and technology. The digital content in our many online and hybrid learning programs delivers all the rigor of its print counterpart and is designed for remote and blended learning contexts.
We are experiencing high growth and we welcome you to apply and join our team!
Benchmark Education Publishing (BEC) and its affiliates are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. (Our Diversity has increased 47% in 2021!)
For further information, visit us at:
https://www.benchmarkeducation.com
https://www.benchmarkeducation.com/reycraftbooks/
BENCHMARK EDUCATION BENEFITS OVERVIEW
Benefits
- Health Insurance - Dental & Vision - Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance - Wellness Programs - 401K Discretionary 25% Match!
- Paid Time Off - Paid Vacation - 11 Paid Holidays a Year
- Paid Sick Days - Discretionary Annual Bonus - Family Medical Leave
- Maternity/Paternity Leave - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Employee Referral Bonus
Company Culture, Perks & Discounts
- Flex work schedule - Casual Dress - Commuter Benefits - Paid Parking
- Company Outings - Free Snacks - Catered Events - Game Room
- Paid Parking - Pet Friendly - Holiday Events - Happy Hours/Beer on Tap
- Sports Leagues - Art Exhibitions - Remote Work Program* - Paid Technology
Diversity
- Dedicated diversity/inclusion staff - Documented equal pay policy
- Diverse management team - Unconscious bias training
- Diversity employee resource groups - Hiring practices promoting diversity
Professional Development
- Continuing Education stipend - Cross functional training
- Job Training & Conferences - Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Industry Certifications - Paid Internships
COVID-19 Policy - USA
All employees are required to have or obtain a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment at Benchmark Education, unless an exemption has been approved. All employees shall be required to report their vaccine status. All new employees shall be required to provide proof of their vaccination status prior to the start of their employment.
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