HR Generalist - Benefits Specialist

Job Summary

The HR Generalist - Benefits Specialist’s primary responsibility is for assisting with the planning and execution of all group benefit programs for Ki Mobility. The position provides excellent service for our associates, and assists with the design of quality benefit plans by providing critical and timely feedback to the Director of HR. The HR Generalist - Benefit Specialist continually investigates new ways to communicate, educate, and ensure integration to drive utilization of the various benefit programs into the workforce, and is responsible for all administrative aspects of the benefits.

Essential Functions Job Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Human Resources with the plan design of company health and welfare programs.
• Act as the subject-matter expert of our group benefit programs (health, dental, vision, life & disability, HSA, FSA, 401k).
• Serve as the key point of contact to resolve questions and counsel associates on benefit related issues.
• Educate associates on benefit programs and how to be a smart consumer as it relates to their healthcare choices.
• Continually evaluate the use, services, plan experience, coverage, and effectiveness.
• Support with managing external vendor relationships and all third-party administrators.
• Coordinate daily benefits processing with HR Team. Handle enrollments, claims, COBRA, terminations, life event changes, rollovers, distributions, loans, and hardships.
• Design, develop, and distribute communication tools to enhance an understanding of the company’s benefits package. Collaborate on materials for benefit orientations, open enrollment, and life event changes.
• Assist with the annual open enrollment process to ensure that all associates are aware of and educated on the benefits available to them. Coordinate with vendors and TPA’s on presentations. Facilitate and assist with the electronic enrollment process in the company’s HRIS.
• Collaborate with the HR team to maintain and monitor company HRIS for issues and system updates to benefit configuration, employee profiles and the self-service portal.
• Analyze and report on monthly benefit expenses. Review and reconcile variances on benefit invoices. Record expenses for the finance department.
• Partner with our auditors and HR team to complete the annual 401k audit.
• Compile and submit data for annual benefit reporting such as the VETS-4212, CMS, PCORI, and EEOC.
• Report on monthly HR benefit metrics.
• Review all orders to ensure that they can be produced on the production floor.
• Performs all duties in a manner that follows, demonstrates, and promotes Etac company values and Ki Mobility’s company elements.
• Report to work as scheduled, on time, and able to work entire work schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Effective planning and priority setting.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Natural ability to engage and help employees.
• Mathematical and analytical skills.
• Professional and collaborative mindset when working with internal and external partners.
• Knowledge of benefits contract language.
• Attention to detail and record keeping
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft programs, HRIS and benefits databases.
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefit programs.
• Possess excellent problem-solving skills.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skill and ability to perform work with highly developed attention to detail.
• Highly adaptable and responsive to changing business needs.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Possess strong organizational skills.
• Possess a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to observe and identify details.
• Ability to work extended hours as scheduled, including weekends.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, wrist manipulation, walking, and standing.
• Frequent sedentary work with lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Occasional medium work with lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to type and operate office equipment frequently.
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements to perform essential functions.
  
  

Qualifications Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field, and three to five years of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP and CEBS professional designations preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, HRIS and benefits databases.
  
  

Working Environment

• Standard working conditions include a temperature-controlled office and manufacturing environment.
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this position. Duties, activities, and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Associate must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Ki Mobility is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.