Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Salary: $26.00 to $32.00 hourly

Description

We are offering a contract employment opportunity for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role is centered on managing and overseeing the organization's insured benefit programs, handling benefit enrollment compliance, and serving as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries about benefits.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process and manage benefit enrollment, adhering to federal and state regulations such as ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and FMLA
• Oversee the organization's insured benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans
• Act as the main point of contact for employees regarding benefits, claims, coverage, and eligibility
• Coordinate the open enrollment process, ensuring comprehensive understanding of plan changes through communication, training, and material distribution
• Collaborate with brokers and vendors to prepare and submit necessary reports for regulatory compliance
• Maintain up-to-date benefits documentation in accordance with current offerings, regulations, and organizational needs
• Assist employees in resolving benefits-related claims or discrepancies and ensure timely resolution with insurance providers
• Evaluate the effectiveness of benefit plans regularly, using market insights to ensure competitive offerings and employee satisfaction
• Support business operations by conducting benefits audits and benchmarking reviews
• Collaborate on administrative tasks such as payroll coordination, compliance audits, and employee records management
• Conduct Benefits Orientation for new hires, ensuring clear communication of benefit options
• Provide backup support for payroll processing and related tasks when necessary
• Handle sensitive employee data and benefits matters with utmost care, confidentiality, and respect.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Proficiency in Paycom
• Ability to report on-site within the greater Charlotte area
• Proficiency in CRM system(s)
• Experience in Auditing
• Knowledge of Benefit Functions
• Experience in Claims Administration
• Excellent Communication skills
• Ability to manage and create Benefit Packages
• Experience in Benefits Administration
• Ability to conduct Benefits Analysis
• Experience in Benefits Payroll
• Knowledge of Medical Benefits
  
  
  

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