About us

GW Berkheimer is a medium business in MANUFACTURING in Portage, IN. We are customer-centric, rewarding, supportive and our goal is to provide outstanding customer service and be the "one stop" shop for heating and cooling needs..

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Food provided

Company Summary:

Founded in 1919, G.W. Berkheimer Inc., Co. employs approximately 350 associates in 26 locations across 3 states. We have established ourselves as a leading supplier of HVACR equipment and supplies to the professional contractor and service markets. We are employee-owned, provide excellent and comprehensive benefits, such as health insurance, life and disability insurance, ESOP, 401(k) and profit sharing, and offer training programs, including industry and NATE certification, for our employees.

Our success can be attributed to our high standards in providing quality services and products and in the selection of associates who drive those standards. Our dedicated employee-owners bring quality and service to life every day.

Job Summary:

The employee benefits coordinator position assists employees with benefits enrollment and questions, verifies all insurance billing, maintains employee database and files, and ensures compliance with required benefit notices.

Duties/Respons ib i l i t ies :

• Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness benefits.
• Conduct benefits orientations and explain benefits self-enrollment system.
• Maintain employee benefits filing systems and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in payroll system for payroll deduction.
• Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts. Assist employees with health, dental, life and other related benefit claims.
• Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs. Resolve administrative problems with the carrier representatives.
• Administer COBRA.
• Review and respond to unemployment claims with appropriate documentation. Review monthly unemployment statements.
• Coordinate workers' compensation claims with third-party administrator. Follow up on claims.
• Manage the drug testing program.
• Prepare and set up meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understand company benefits and other related incentive programs. Ensure distribution of required employee notices.
• Prepare and maintain biweekly employee reports, new-hire and absentee reports. Maintain and update company organizational charts, phone directory and other requested reports as needed.
• Assist HR manager in completing benefits reporting requirements.
• Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA.
• Administers the tuition reimbursement program.
• Serve as the payroll backup and process payrolls as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Sk i l ls/Abi l i t ies :

• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Exper ience:

• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in employee benefits administration.

Phys ica l Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

COMPENSATION & COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS

• Full-time Position (40 hours per week)
• Bonus and Incentive Opportunities
• Health and Dental Insurance and Wellness Plan
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Benefits o ESOP o 401(k) o Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Accrued Sick Time and Vacation

To learn more about us and this position, please apply through https://www.gwberkheimer.com/c/about- us/careers

Thank you!

G.W. Berkheimer is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Orientation, Gender Identity, National
Origin, Disability, Veteran status or other protected status.

Disclaimer : The information in this job description indicates general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as comprehensive list of every job duty, responsibility, or qualification required by an employee assigned to this job. While employed in this position an employee may be required to perform other assignments not listed on this job description.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location