What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Specialist. TEMP ASSIGNMENT position at Great American Recruiting Company?
6 to 9 month temp assignment
BENEFITS SPECIALIST
Possible HYBRID
- Administers and maintains company benefit programs. o Conducts new hire benefit orientation
o Responsible for all benefit enrollments/changes for all employees
o Responsible for research and renewal of all benefit plans in coordination with benefits Broker
o Responsible for open enrollment for all benefits provided including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401k and voluntary benefits.
- Informs and guides employees on benefits matters regarding eligibility, coverage and provisions. o Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on benefit enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
- Compiles and maintains benefits records in HRIS and documentation in the employee file. o Process invoices for all benefit carriers
o Updates payroll memo and processes routine changes to employee records
o Perform basic reconciliation and auditing processes during each bi-weekly pay cycle
o Reconcile payroll deductions for voluntary benefits
o Researches and resolves errors or omissions as it relates to benefits
- Administers and maintains 401k Plan o Responds to 401k inquiries from employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts.
o Reconciles Vanguard 401k contributions to payroll report
o Reviews and approves 401k loans
o Uploads monthly Vanguard hours
o Coordinates quarterly 401k employee education as well as on-site 401k education;
- Administers COBRA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.63 - $50.67 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Garden City, NY 11599 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $51
