HR Benefits Specialist

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The Gorman-Rupp Company, headquartered in Mansfield, Ohio, has been designing, manufacturing, and selling pumps and pumping systems for use in water, wastewater, construction, industrial, original equipment, agriculture, fire protection, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, and other liquid-handling applications for over 90 years.

We are seeking a Benefits Specialist to join our team in Mansfield, Ohio. Key responsibilities of this role will be coordinating day-to-day plan administration associated with company offered benefit programs for active and retiree populations.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

Assumes responsibility for the effective administration and coordination of employee benefit programs.

• Oversee COBRA administration.
• Oversee retiree invoicing and collection.
• Prepare and process monthly billing for benefit invoices and ensure accuracy via reconciliation of enrollment and coverage level reports.
• Maintain company-related benefit files, records, reports and distributes summary plan documentation.
• Assist the wellness committee with wellness initiatives.
• Work with healthcare partners to resolve issues and concerns elevated from divisional HR departments.

Assumes responsibility for employee engagement and enrollment.

• Assist with the setup and processing of life events and the annual open enrollment process, including coordination of vendor materials, meeting organization and presentation, vendor implementation, and HRIS updates.
• Conduct benefit presentations to enhance understanding of the company’s benefit package.
• Assist in the development of employee communication and presentations, including 401(k) financial education meetings.

Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining professional working relations with employees, retirees, vendors, and brokers.

• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from employees and retirees regarding benefits and other HR matters.
• Address and resolve concerns or issues with empathy and in compliance with company guidelines.
• Fosters positive relationships with brokers and vendors ensuring commitments are fulfilled accurately and in a timely manner.

Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

• Ensures work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Prepares letters, reports and summaries as requested.
• Stays well informed regarding benefit programs and compliance matters.
• Performs miscellaneous HR support and special projects as assigned.
• Travel, approximately 15%.

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related major preferred

Experience Required

3 years of benefits or human resources experience

Required Knowledge

Strong knowledge of benefit principals, laws, and regulations

Strong computer acumen – Excel and Database

Skills/Abilities

Problem solving, decision-making, and attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and summarize data and make recommendations

Communication skills, both verbal and written

Project management and multitasking

Self-motivated, confidential and professional

Physical Activities and Mental Demands Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, printers and scanners.
• Ability to communicate and exchange information with employees and vendors.
• Ability to learn new tasks and remember processes.
• Maintain focus and complete tasks independently.
• Make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
• Ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment.

Hybrid work available: however, centralization to our physical offices essential.

Candidates must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States.

If interested in working for one of the leading U.S. pump manufacturing companies—with a stellar reputation for partnering with customers and delivering outstanding products, application knowledge and service appeals to you, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person