Benefits Specialist

RK&K is hiring a Benefits Specialist to join our Human Resources team in Baltimore, MD. As the Benefits Specialist at RK&K, you will be responsible for the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan.
Basic Duties/Responsibilities:
Ensures accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS system to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information. Research and coordinate file errors from vendor file feeds
Assists with new-hire orientation
Performs quality checks of benefits-related data
Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes
Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility
Process of life status changes
Maintains Dependent Verification process
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
Assists with the annual open enrollment process
Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges
Coordinates changes with payroll
Handles beneficiary designation process Assists with the required annual notifications to participants
Coordinates benefits education sessions and monthly lunch and learns
Maintains appropriate level of discretion and confidentiality on benefits matters
Provides customer service for employees who need assistance navigating HRIS system
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
3+ years of experience working with health and welfare benefits plans, and retirement plan administration
Fluent with FMLA laws and state-specific leave laws
Strong communication and presentation skills - this position will work directly with vendors, executive and employees - professionally presenting information on a regular basis
Experience with administration and auditing benefits information in HRIS systems, ADP Workforce Now is preferred
Advanced proficiency in MS Office/Office365 - especially Word and Excel
Strong attention to detail and organization skills
Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business, Finance or related is preferred, not required
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
What We Offer:
RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Paid time off
Hybrid work (home and office)
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs and employee resource groups
Career Development
Matching 401(k) plan
Paid Holidays
Much Much more!
Why RK&K?
As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.
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