Human Resources Specialist- Benefits & Compliance

Job Type
Full-time
Description
***$1,000.00 Sign-On Bonus***
Candeo, a non-profit organization is committed to empowering & to lead their best lives.
At CANDEO, we believe that a self-motivated & determined team is a foundation of a strong organization. To build that team we are always looking the individuals who resonate with our Mission, Vision, and Values to help us in our pursuit.
We are in look out of Human Resources Specialist who is self-driven, self-motivated, reliable, willing to embrace change, adaptable to new environments and processes, Service mindset and a strong spirit of collaboration.
Position Summary
Primary functions of this position are assisting in Benefits Administration and Retirement plan, Leave Management and Employee support.
Job Types: Full time
Pay: $20-$22 /hour
Why Candeo-

• Employer with a clear vision & identity
• Honest & Approachable leadership
• Culture of Learning & Collaboration
• Embrace diversity & Inclusion
• Promotes Open Communication
• Encourages creativity and welcomes new ideas
• Passionate team

• Maintains weekly personnel file changes, including data entry and benefits updates
• Interprets policies and procedures in the payroll process
• Assures the confidentiality and safe storage and disposal of current and closed records relating to the organization's client, personnel and business within regulatory guidelines
• Conducts worker compensation claims, FROI and documentation
• Assists with Work Comp Premium Audit and Report
• Handles STD/LTD claims and administration
• Handles FMLA and LOA claims and administration
• Conducts unemployment claims, hearing, reporting and documentation

• Assist employees during open enrollment, new hire enrollment, and with processing qualifying life event changes.
• Maintains relationship with brokers
• Assists with Annual meetings with vendors
• Assists with monitoring and choosing benefits options
• Ensures Benefits portal and enrollments are current
• Acts as a resource for employees benefits questions and supports
• Prepares monthly reconciliation for benefits deductions and vendor invoices
• Monthly benefit enrollment meetings and annual open enrollment with all FTE employees
• Completes benefits data entry and reporting through benefits portal

• Education and / or minimum 3 years of experience in Employee Benefit Administration, Leave Management, process implementation
• Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefit programs, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, USERRA, ADA, SECTION 125, 5500s, Workers' Compensation
• Must be comfortable and familiar with HRIS
• Experience working/volunteering with persons with disabilities
• Experience with Policy and Procedure and legal HR review
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to act as a role model for all organization staff
• High level of organization
• Candidate should possess written and spoken business acumen
• Ability to be flexible to meet organizational needs
• The ability to problem solve and resolve issues as they arise
• Proficient in Microsoft or compatible software
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
• Valid Iowa Driver's license
• Proof of Auto Insurance
• Must be free from conviction of prior child or dependent adult abuse, neglect or mistreatment
• Possess a motor vehicle that meets the required operational and maintenance guidelines, that are in accordance with the Iowa Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety standards and Candeo's Motor Vehicle Guidelines

• Health, Dental, Vison Insurance
• Short -term Disability & Long-term Disability Insurance (Only for FT40 )
• Life Insurance
• HSA/FSA
• 401 K
• Paid Time off