What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefit Coordinator position at Karsten Group Llc?
D E S C R I P T I O N S U M M A R Y
The Human Resource Coordinator aids with and facilitates the benefit administration for our clients. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be highly organized, and have a strong attention to detail.
D U T I E S A N D R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S
- Administers benefits to include but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, supplemental/voluntary and retirement plans
- Perform day-to-day benefits administration tasks, including, but not limited to cobra administration, dependent verification, evidence of insurability, data issues, Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance, etc.
- Maintaining accurate records of employee benefit enrollment, changes, and termination.
- Responding to employee inquiries regarding benefit plans and coverage.
- Coordinating with insurance providers and third-party administrators to ensure timely and accurate delivery of benefits.
- Assisting in the development and distribution of benefit communications, such as newsletters, enrollment materials, and summary plan descriptions.
- Providing new hires with explanations of benefits and instructing them on their enrollment process.
- Administering COBRA and other continuation of coverage requirements for terminated employees.
- Staying up-to-date with changes in benefit laws and regulations and ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements.
- Administers the leave of absence program to include but not limited to short-term and long-term disability, FMLA leaves, and the Companys paid and unpaid leave programs.
- Assists with monthly benefit carrier bill reconciliation and processing of payment.
- Acting liaison between client, the benefit broker, and carriers.
Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S
- Proficient in MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to create and comprehend reports and spreadsheets
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment and under pressure of deadlines
- Excellent collaboration, teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Regular, physical attendance on a predictable basis is essential to the performance of this job
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.
- Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
- Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently. Detail oriented and organized.
- Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions.
- Adapts to changes in the work environment; is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
- Fluency in English, Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
- May be subject to travel up to 25% of the time.
E D U C A T I O N A N D E X P E R I E N C E
- Proven experience in customer service environment
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business or related fields is preferred
- 1-2 years of experience with HRIS and benefit management systems
- Working knowledge of ERISA, Cafeteria Plans (Sec 125), COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and health & welfare and retirement programs.
P H Y S I C A L D E M AN D S
- Regularly required to sit and/or stand and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Long hours sitting and, on the computer, entering data