Senior Benefits Specialist
Seize the opportunity to drive benefits administration and grow within a dynamic organization!
Why you should work here:

• Growth Potential : Opportunities to transition into compensation roles and further career development.
• Autonomy : Make independent decisions and have a significant impact.
• Key Role : Be the benefits expert in an HR team of 8, managing benefits for thousands of employees.
• Generous Time Off : Enjoy 4 weeks of PTO and 13 holidays.

Responsibilities include:

• Benefits Administration : Support the planning, design, development, and administration of corporate benefits programs.
• Guidance and Support : Provide benefits support and guidance to team members and management from all group companies.
• Health Benefits Management : Administer group health benefits, educating team members and managers on various programs, and ensuring compliance with government regulations.
• Documentation : Review and execute benefit documentation, including plan language, benefit agreements, amendments, and insurance SPDs.
• Compliance : Ensure timely compliance with government regulations such as ERISA, COBRA, ADA, HIPAA, and FMLA.
• Reporting : Prepare required reports and applications for federal and state agencies, such as the IRS and Department of Labor.
• Legal Coordination : Review changes to state and federal laws and report necessary changes to management.
• Vendor Management : Instruct insurance carriers, trustees, and other administrative agencies to implement changes in benefits programs.
• Strategic Development : Participate in strategy development and implementation of new benefit programs.
• Communication : Ensure effective communications to support the achievement of benefit objectives.
• Issue Resolution : Resolve claim issues and insurance coverage questions for employees.
• System Maintenance : Ensure systems accurately capture and process insurance deductions.
• Support Functions : Assist Human Resources Management and Payroll with LOA, benefits training, compensation reviews, and reporting.

What you need to succeed:

• Experience : A minimum of 5 years of human resource administrative experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge : Thorough knowledge of all federal and state employment laws (COBRA, ERISA, ADA, HIPAA, FMLA).
• Skills : Strong statistical, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Technical Proficiency : Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.
• Organizational Skills : Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines effectively and professionally.
• Detail-Oriented : Skill in organizing large amounts of data, reports, and presentations efficiently.
• Experience with Large Teams : Proven experience managing benefits for a team of thousands of employees.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Benefits Specialist to take a lead role in benefits administration within a growing organization. If you have a passion for benefits management and a drive to impact the organization positively, we want to hear from you!