Benefits Specialist

We are currently recruiting for a Benefits Specialist role in Greensboro, NC! This is a great contract opportunity that will be responsible for fielding employee calls and emails regarding their benefits. You will be working very closely with their HR Director. This a high volume, fast paced role. We are looking for someone who has at least 2 years of experience in HR and with heavy benefits exposure. This role requires someone to have great follow up and patience!
Responsibilities:

• Field employee calls and emails regarding benefits programs offered and existing enrollments.
• Manage and administer benefits programs and tasks related to medical, dental, vision, disability, life, voluntary products, section 125, life insurance, COBRA, 401K, and other company benefits offered.
• Communicates payroll deductions for elected insurance benefits at appropriate benefit start dates to payroll department.
• Works closely with FMLA/Inactive Leave administrator to assist with reporting and tracking of FMLA/Inactive leave in compliance with Federal, State and Company requirements.
• Monitors employees on leaves of absence for insurance premiums owed and ensures communication and collection processes are in place.
• Administer 401(k) plan employee requests, payroll information uploads into administrator's website and other processes.
• Assists Director of HR with various monthly invoices from vendors on insurance billings. Performs audits of billings with payroll deductions and enrollments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferred
• At least 2 years of benefits experience working within an HR Department is required.
• Excellent consistent work history.
• Strong data entry skills accuracy very important.
• Strong follow up skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Pay Details: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour
Search managed by: Kristin Yates
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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