Benefits Administrator

Benefits Administrator Needed- Atlanta, GA (30336)

CKS Packaging succeeds by promoting a diverse, respectful, and friendly teamwork environment. As one of the nation's leading manufacturers of plastic containers, we not only make a difference in the community but offer each employee the opportunity to enhance their skills and build a meaningful career. If you are looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values, join our team today!

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What’s In it for You?

• Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Paid vacation and sick days after one year of service
• Excellent medical/dental benefits at modest employee contributions
• Discretionary Bonus
• 401k participation with Company matching contributions upon completion of first 30 days of service

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for administering all benefit plans and assisting employees with enrollment in all benefit programs, including group health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long term care/life benefit (LBT), life insurance, accidental, critical illness, cancer, the flexible spending plan, Rapid Pay Money Card, and the 401 (k) plan; and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer employee benefits programs, including benefits enrollments, plan changes, and benefit related claims.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and federal and state regulations governing employee benefit programs.
• Act as the direct point of contact for all plant human resources representatives, employees, and third-party vendors for benefit-related issues.
• Resolve issues related to employee benefits, including claims and eligibility, ensuring quick, equitable, and courteous resolutions to inquiries and complaints.
• Conduct benefits orientations and explain benefits enrollment systems, prepare and distribute benefits enrollment materials, and document administrative procedures for benefit enrollments.
• Process enrollments, changes, and terminations of employee benefits.
• Participate in the annual benefit renewal process in conjunction with the company’s insurance broker, serving as the internal company project lead for Annual Open Enrollment.
• Process and assist with disability claims, and communicate with beneficiaries regarding death claims.
• Process monthly billings and administrative fees for all group plans accurately and timely.
• Reviews and obtains necessary documentation for qualified plans; IRS and ERISA mandated submissions and employee communications, including IRS Annual Return Forms 5500, 1094 and 1095, Summary Annual Reports (SARs) and Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs).
• Assist in researching, exploring, recommending, designing, and implementing new programs to ensure best plans, value, and options for employees.
• Oversee maintenance of employee benefit files, maintain group benefits database, and update employee records.
• Act as a liaison to the company’s payroll processor to accurately update employee records.
• Compile a variety of reports to get maximum utilization of the HRIS system including compliance reports and ad hoc reports.
• Enter and ensure the accuracy of all benefits information in the HRIS system.
• Act as the custodian of the Rapid Pay card, adding, modifying, issuing, tracking, and discontinuing usage.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3 years of experience in benefits administration in a corporate, divisional or central office overseeing multiple locations.
• CEBS, CBP, CBF, SHRM or similar professional certification in benefits administration a plus.
• English/Spanish bilingual skills a plus.

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written at all levels of the organization including company-wide internal communications.
• Project management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to employee benefits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Experience with benefits enrollment software preferred.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Customer service-oriented.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess a CEBS, CBP, CBF, SHRM or similar professional certification in benefits administration?
• What pay range are you seeking?

Experience:

• Benefits administration: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person