Benefits Coordinator

Job Title:

Benefits Coordinator

Department:

Human Resources

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Arkansas

City:

Lowell

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under close supervision, this position supports the day-to-day delivery of Physical or Financial Wellness programs and services. The incumbent collaborates with HR Business Partners and HR Operations to respond to routine employee needs regarding one to two Financial and Physical Wellness area of expertise (e.g., financial wellness, core benefits, leave, disability, life, special benefits case management and special projects).

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer various employee benefit programs (both domestic and international), such as group life, medical, dental, disability, pensions, 401K/defined contribution and investments

• Administer paid leave/FMLA & ADA/unpaid leave and extended leave terminations

• Facilitate new hire benefits enrollment including providing Tier 2 level responses to employee inquiries regarding benefits eligibility, claims, issues, etc.

• Provide responses to specialized cases that require guidance/clarification on Financial and Physical Wellness programs and policies

• Manage and maintain all benefit plan documents, including any relevant summary plan descriptions

• Communicate and interpret benefits policies and procedures for managers and employees

• Support the implementation of new or enhanced benefits programs

• Communicate with benefits vendors to ensure employee requests, inquiries and problems are resolved in a timely manner

• Support delivery of employee orientation training on benefits policies and procedures, covering topics including leave policies, health and life insurance programs, flexible spending accounts, and retirement benefits

• Collect and compile benefits data for human resources or financial reports including preparation and filing of health & 401k 5500 forms, 1095-C and 1094 (transmittal) forms to satisfy annual reporting requirements

• Monitor proper processing of 401K/defined contribution plans, e.g., 401k Non-Discrimination Reports; issue all 401K & non-401K compliance notices

• Provide facility management services as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 1 or more years of Benefits-Administration related experience, education and training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business/Business Management, or related field, with 1-2 or more years combination of Benefits Administration-related education, experience and training.
• Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
• Ability to act professionally
• Ability to be both flexible and adaptable
• Ability to communicate effectively through all mediums
• Ability to maintain composure
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team
• Analytical skills
• Data Analysis skills
• Experience in benefits administration
• Experience with HRIS/Talent Management systems
Willingness to help others

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Human Resources Management, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Human Resources

Job Opening ID:

00585440 Benefits Coordinator (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.