AddressSenior Specialist Benefits - Temp to Hire
Position Summary
The Sr. Benefits Specialist is accountable for performing the administrative functions for the Company's benefits programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement plans, and disability programs in compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and applicable Federal and/or State employment laws in the U.S. The role will also support the benefit programs in Canada. As part of our winning team, you’ll receive top-tier training, competitive base salary, and a comprehensive benefits package all with the opportunity for career growth.
Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!
What we offer:
- Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
- 401(k) with company match
- Training and Career Development
- Generous Paid Time-Off
Responsibilities:
- The senior benefits specialist collaborates with and provides internal subject matter expertise and support to Human Resources (HR) and is one of the primary contacts for external vendors regarding benefit data.
- Main contact for the Benefits Specialist team questions and support.
- Understands the HRIS system processes and functionality to support the benefits team.
- Maintains a higher level of understanding of the Company's benefit plans and regulatory benefit requirements.
- Familiar with vendor contracts, SPDs, and compliance reporting.
- Manages the internal ticketing system distribution and provides support and resolution for complex employee issues.
- Assistance to employees and/or dependents in resolving escalated benefit issues or corrections to benefit plans or enrollment.
- Audit and analyze employee benefit changes or updates in the HRIS/payroll system and with third-party vendors.
- Audit arrears in the HRIS system and work with the payroll or systems team to update them.
- Assist with the coordination of annual Open Enrollment, including benefits system setup, communications, data audits, and data feeds to vendors.
- Participates in testing the HRIS system during implementations and preparation for open enrollment.
- Understand carrier and third-party vendor file interfaces and participate in identifying issues and collaborating with the HRIS team on solutions.
- Review and approve benefit elections and life events in the benefits system as needed.
- Supports business with training and education of benefit programs.
- Train and mentor Benefits Specialists.
- Delegate tasks when appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of ERISA, DOL, IRS, COBRA, HIPAA, PPACA
Solid knowledge of fundamental issues surrounding health and welfare and savings (401(k)) programs - Exceptional attention to detail and time management
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, self-directed, results oriented, team-based environment
- Demonstrates empathy for personal circumstances of associates, while remaining objective
- Interpersonal savvy and ability to develop peer relationships
- Ability to plan by incorporating good problem-solving skills and prioritizing to obtain results
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written; ability to explain programs/policies in a way that is understood by others
- Strong analytical, financial skills, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – excel spreadsheets, word processing, presentation development
- Oracle, PeopleSoft, ADP or other HR system experience required
- Advanced excel skills
- Strong time management skills
- Project and team management skills and experience preferred
Job Will Remain Open Until Filled
