Sr Specialist Benefits

Position Summary

The Sr. Benefits Specialist is accountable for performing the administrative functions for the Company's benefits programs, including health and welfare plans, 401(k), leave of absence and relocation policies, in compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, OSHA, and applicable Federal and/or State employment laws.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Describe the major duties of the job. List the Essential Duties and Responsibilities in order of most time spent to least. To the right under the % column, include the % for each item or group of items that are to total 100%)

Job Duty

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Benefit Plan Administration

• The Sr. Benefits Specialist administers and communicates the company’s benefits (health and welfare, and 401(k) plan) regarding plan options, policy features, enrollment and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a current "senior" level understanding of Company's benefit plans and trends, program offerings and regulatory benefit requirements
• Tier II Teammate resolution and support
• Provide guidance to Company's multi-state Teammates, acting as a liaison between third-party benefit vendors and Teammates and advise Teammates on eligibility, coverage, and other benefits matters in a clear and concise manner; Assistance to Teammates and/or dependents in resolving escalated benefit issues or corrections to benefit plans or enrollment.
• Audit and analyze Teammate benefit changes or updates in payroll system and with third- party vendors.
• Maintain the Benefit website including changes, upgrades, design of new pages and/or third-party benefit links.
• Assist in the coordination, facilitation, and communication of Open Enrollment.
• Compiles and maintains benefits records in Teammate files and completes documents including court orders and State forms.
• Train and mentor Benefits Specialist
• Delegate tasks when appropriate
  
  

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Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct Reports

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
  
  

Indirect Reports

• May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
  
  

Travel And/or Driving Requirements:

• Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
  
  

Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

Education Level: (Preferred): Associate's Degree or equivalent job-related work experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience: Human Resources Management or Business Administration

• 3-5 years of experience administering health and welfare benefit programs
  
  

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Working knowledge of ERISA, DOL, IRS, FMLA, HIPAA, PPACA, ADA
• Solid knowledge of fundamental issues surrounding health and welfare and retirement programs (401(k))
• Human Resources generalist experience a plus
• Interpersonal savvy and ability to develop peer relationships
• Ability to plan by incorporating good problem-solving skills and prioritizing to obtain results
• Must exhibit managerial courage, excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical and financial skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – spreadsheets, word processing, presentation development
• Oracle, PeopleSoft, ADP, Workday or other HR system experience required
  
  

Environmental & Physical Requirements: ASM shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or teammate to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Office / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66% each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding ASM Job Duties And Job Descriptions:

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. ASM reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. ASM shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or teammate to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to Teammates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, Teammates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled