What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Administrator position at Opportunity Bank of Montana?
- Administer employee benefit programs including benefit enrollments, terminations, plan changes and benefit related claims or questions.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements of various employment benefits including distribution of required notices.
- Conduct benefit orientations and explain benefit enrollment systems, prepare and distribute benefit enrollment materials.
- Lead annual open enrollment process, providing communication to employees and being the liaison with benefit providers.
- Document administrative procedures for benefit enrollment and reconciliation processes.
- Develop communication tools to enhance understanding and train employees on the company's benefits package.
- Respond to benefit inquiries from employees relating to status changes, plan provisions, and other general inquiries.
- Reconcile monthly benefit invoices to payroll deductions and audit for accuracy.
- Process monthly reconciliations and reporting including the Bank’s self-funded health and dental plans and leave and wellness data upload files.
- Manage leave of absence requests, FMLA, short and long-term disability, medical and personal and workers compensation leaves.
- Lead and coordinate reasonable accommodation requests, communication, documentation, and follow-up, including facilitation of the interactive process with managers.
- Lead and manage wellness initiatives and programs for all locations including biometric screening communications to employees and utilize methods to increase employee engagement.
- Assist Human Resource department colleagues as needed with projects and tasks related to payroll administration, employee relations, and talent acquisition.
- Keep up to date with changing leave management laws. Recommend policy updates regarding changes.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements
4-year college degree and work experience or equivalent combination (3-5 years’ experience administering benefits or equivalent combination of education & experience)
Experience managing and communicating employment benefits
Knowledge of Federal and State human resource laws and regulations affecting employee benefit programs
Education and Experience Preferences
Experience in leave administration, compliance, and related laws and regulations
Experience designing, communicating, and leading wellness initiatives
Experience using data analytics and modeling
Experience administering benefit related software (UKG & BI Reporting experience preferred)
SHRM-CP or PHR certification. CEBS, Certification in Leave Management preferred
Opportunity Bank of Montana is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Opportunity Bank to provide equal employment opportunity within the Bank and motivate cooperation toward the goal of hiring and promoting available qualified personnel without regard to their race, gender, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration
