What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Benefits Specialist position at DATTCO?
DATTCO has an opening for a full-time Benefits Specialist in New Britain, CT. This is a full-time, on-site position and remote work is not available.
DATTCO is a third-generation, family-owned transportation company and is New Englands largest private passenger transportation company with 2,000 employees. Learn more about us at www.dattco.com.
Why DATTCO:
- Willing to share knowledge and teach the right person
- Family-oriented culture & team environment
- Room for advancement we promote from within
- Medical & dental insurance
- Life insurance
- 401k plan with company match
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
Primary Responsibilities
- Open enrollment
- Employee orientation
- Heavy data entry
- Effectively answer routine phone calls, mail and fax inquiries
- Tracking of required documents
- Correspondence to employees about benefit eligibility
- Providing clerical and administrative support
- Participate in outings with vendors as needed
- Leave management (FMLA Federal and State Regulations) tracking and data entry
- Hours 7:30 am 4:00 pm, Monday Friday (overtime may be required occasionally based on business needs)
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 01-year benefits experience (high deductible plans, flex spending, HRA, etc.)
- Human resource basic knowledge (i.e., FMLA, LOA, ACA)
- Bi-lingual is a plus
- Valid CT drivers license
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and management
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Excel & HRIS
- Self-motivated
- Detail-orientated
- Ability to work within time constraints
- Be able to work independently and within a team environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status and all other protected classes.
