Summary

The Benefits & HR Specialist is responsible for providing key support in the administration of employee benefits, leave of absences, and other HR project support. Working with the Senior Manager of Benefits & Compliance, this role will assist in benefits administration for annual enrollment, initial eligibility, and life event eligibility, maintaining accurate benefit and leave records. The Benefits & HR Specialist will support a variety of employee benefits initiatives and requirements, while providing excellent customer service by responding to employee inquiries and requests.

Essential Functions:

· Assist with the administration of employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, EAP and COBRA.

· Manage leaves of absence, return to work, applicable and compensable time tracking.

· Administer new hire benefit enrollment and coordinate annual open enrollment initiatives, including system configuration, employee communication plans and end user support.

· Monitor eligibility requirements and support annual testing for benefit programs.

· Validation of vendor interfaces and reconciliation (ie: carrier feeds); work with HR, Payroll and carriers to resolve issues in a timely manner.

· Assist Senior Manager, Benefits & Compliance with compliance reporting and annual plan audits.

· Reconcile monthly benefit billings to HRIS/payroll records.

· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, providing support to HR team.

 Competencies:

· Excellent customer service skills.

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. 

· Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.

· Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and flex as needed.

· Familiarity with federal, state and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee benefits.

· Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Works well independently while understanding the importance of teamwork.

· Maintain current knowledge of the company’s benefits policies while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.

Education and Experience: 

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field.

· 3 years of HR-related experience, with an emphasis in Employee Benefits.

· Previous experience with Paycom or similar HRIS system; Microsoft Office proficient.