HR Benefits Specialist

Position Summary

Benefits Specialists are responsible for managing a company's employee benefits program.  Benefits Specialists are an integral part of a company's HR department. They are responsible for managing and administering a company's employee benefit and compensation programs, from retirement plans and health insurance to life insurance and beyond. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensuring employees know what benefits are offered by the company.
• Assisting employees with the enrollment process for savings and insurance schemes.
• Full administration of FMLA
• Answering any questions employees have about their benefits.
• Administration of ACA and ensuring all 105-C and 1094's are filed timely.
• Communicating with insurance and savings providers to resolve issues.
• Conducting presentations that educate employees about their benefits.
• Informing employees about any changes to the benefits structure.
• Ensuring the company's benefits and leave-of-absence policies comply with the law.
• Keeping up-to-date records of each employee's benefits profile.
• Calculating what the cost to company is for each benefit offered.

• 401k education and administration.

• Performing other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits Specialist Requirements:

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Human Resources
• Experience working in human resources and benefits management.
• Knowledge of both benefits and the federal and state laws that govern them.
• CEBS, CMS, or GBA certification preferred.
• Strong computer literacy and experience with payroll software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and a solid understanding of various benefits processes
• Strong communication skills, able to explain relevant benefit information to employees. ·        
•  Highly organized work ethic