What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Specialist position at Shamrock Trading Corporation?
Responsibilities
Shamrock Trading Corporation is looking for a Human Resources Benefits Specialist to join the HR team. This role is responsible for assisting with the administration of all healthcare plans and benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and the 401k plan. An ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of employee benefits and Human Resources.
- Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries
- Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes
- Processes and administers all leave of absence requests (medical, personal, disability and FMLA) and disability paperwork with assistance of outside vendor, while communicating with payroll team on any impact to employee pay
- Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS system to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information
- Assists with the development of annual wellness calendar communications and events
- Develops and coordinates annual financial planning seminar schedule
- Coordinates 401k new hire quarterly trainings and rollovers
- Assists with employee changes and processes life status changes
- Effectively interprets and ensures compliance with Federal and State laws, including, but not limited to Affordable Care Act, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), etc.
- Assists with ACA year-end filings
- Assists with the administration of the AAA Roadside Assistance company perk
- Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility
- Monitor and complete compliance reporting deadlines
- Performs periodic quality checks of benefits-related data
- Assists with quality audits of monthly benefits bills and benefits-related data, as needed
- Performs other related duties and projects as required and assigned
Qualifications
Benefits Package At Shamrock we hire bright, ambitious people and give them the tools they need to be successful. By investing in training and development, we hope to become a long-term career for employees, where there are always opportunities for advancement. Shamrock also offers a premier set of benefits for employees and their families :
