Benefits Specialist

Essential Job Duties

To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
 

• Manages and administers all benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Coordinates employee enrollment and eligibility for benefits, including processing new hire enrollments, changes in coverage, and terminations.
• Serves as a point of contact for employees, providing information and assistance on benefit programs, policies, and procedures.
• Communicates with insurance carriers, vendors, and third-party administrators to resolve benefit-related issues and provide accurate and timely processing of benefit claims.
• Ensures timeliness and accuracy of required reporting, including but not limited to annual ACA reporting, FSA Discrimination Testing, etc.
• Collaborates with Benefits Manager for annual open enrollment process including coordination of timeline with vendors, brokers and TPA’s; delivering Open Enrollment information meetings; manage communications, assist with enrollment questions, close process, and audit for completion.
• Collaborates with other HR team members, payroll, finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate and timely processing of benefit-related data and payments.
• Participates in benefits program design and implementation, including researching and evaluating benefit options, making recommendations, and assisting with communication and roll-out efforts.
• Ensures integrity and maintenance of benefits-related data in HRIS systems and timely completion and submission of required reporting.
• Stays updated on industry trends and best practices in employee benefits administration and make recommendations for process improvements and cost-effective benefit solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

•Must be proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

•Keeping “data first” mentality to advocate for data-driven insights, decisions and strategies

•Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex benefits information to employees at all levels

•Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

•Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate with cross-functional teams

•Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions

•Handle multiple priorities effectively

•Independent discretion

•Various operating systems

•Standard office equipment

•Microsoft Suite applications

•Desktop, laptop and/or iPad

•Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field (or equivalent experience)

•Professional certifications in benefits administration or related field

•3-5 years of benefits administration experience, including knowledge of employee benefits laws, regulations and best practices

Responsibilities

•To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation

•Manages and administers all benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance

•Coordinates employee enrollment and eligibility for benefits, including processing new hire enrollments, changes in coverage, and terminations

•Serves as a point of contact for employees, providing information and assistance on benefit programs, policies, and procedures

•Communicates with insurance carriers, vendors, and third-party administrators to resolve benefit-related issues and provide accurate and timely processing of benefit claims

•Ensures timeliness and accuracy of required reporting, including but not limited to annual ACA reporting, FSA Discrimination Testing, etc.

•Collaborates with Benefits Manager for annual open enrollment process including coordination of timeline with vendors, brokers and TPA’s; delivering Open Enrollment information meetings; manage communications, assist with enrollment questions, close process, and audit for completion

•Collaborates with other HR team members, payroll, finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate and timely processing of benefit-related data and payments

•Participates in benefits program design and implementation, including researching and evaluating benefit options, making recommendations, and assisting with communication and roll-out efforts

•Ensures integrity and maintenance of benefits-related data in HRIS systems and timely completion and submission of required reporting

•Stays updated on industry trends and best practices in employee benefits administration and make recommendations for process improvements and cost-effective benefit solutions

•Other duties as assigned

Compensation based on experience. $50-$60k Salary + Benefits. 

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