Benefits Administrator

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value diversity and recognize the benefits gained when people from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences work collaboratively to achieve business results. We are intentionally focused on fostering an inclusive culture and know valuing diversity is an essential leadership quality. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered and enabled to perform at their best.

Our Human Resources department supports the attraction, development and retention of the workforce to drive organizational performance and long-term value. This is accomplished through talent management (including recruiting, organizational planning and employee relations), employee engagement and operational excellence. Human Resources also manages the Company's total rewards program, which includes compensation, benefits and learning programs.

Our benefits team is hiring for a Benefits Administrator to join their team! This position will be located in our Cincinnati, OH office and will operate on a hybrid schedule.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Administers and maintains group benefit programs which may include group life, accident and health insurance, retirement, income continuation, leave of absence, wellness, and other benefit programs according to, policy, procedures, and government regulations.

• Functions as a liaison between vendors, employers or product sponsors, and plan participants to resolve moderately complex to complex issues.

• Responds to inquiries and advises employees/plan participants on eligibility, coverage, and other benefit matters.

• Compiles and maintains benefit records and documents.

• May perform audits to ensure accuracy of plan administration

• May run standard and create ad-hoc reports for audits and/or analysis.

• May participate in reconciliation of vendor records compared to company records.

• May participate in the preparation of employee benefit booklets and other employee benefit communications.

• May participate in sourcing, researching and/or negotiating services with benefit vendors, employers or product sponsors.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent.

Field of Study: Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.

Experience: Generally, a minimum of 3 years of experience. Progress toward the completion of a professional designation preferred, appropriate designations include Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Group Benefits Associate (GBA) or Retirement Plans Associate (RPA), or Tax Exempt & Governmental Plan Consultant (TGPC).

Additional Job Description

Scope of Job: Performs work under moderate supervision. Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Physical Requirements

• Requires prolonged sitting.

• Requires continuous use of computer.

• May lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 10 lbs.

• Requires regular and predictable attendance.

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Benefits:

Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.