What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Specialist position at Sparks Group?
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Benefits Specialist for a contract position, fully on-site in Hampton, Virginia. This role is crucial to the administration and management of employee benefits programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of benefits administration, compliance, and employee relations.
Responsibilities :
- Administer daily benefit processing, including enrollments, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, medical, dental, life, accident, disability, retirement plans, and other related benefits.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, including ACA, and collaborate with vendors and internal teams for reporting requirements.
- Develop, promote, and plan wellness and fitness programs.
- Act as a subject matter expert on benefits administration systems, processing enrollments, changes, and terminations. Maintain system data and ensure compatibility with other systems.
- Manage open enrollment processes.
- Respond promptly to employee inquiries regarding benefits via phone and email.
- Communicate new and updated benefit plans to employees through various channels, including presentations and written materials.
- Conduct benefit orientations and provide ongoing support and counseling to employees.
- Resolve employee benefit-related complaints and escalate issues as needed.
- Liaise with insurance carriers and build strong relationships with client representatives.
- Administer COBRA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and other related regulations.
- Maintain accurate benefit records and generate reports as required.
- Collaborate with other departments to support audits and reviews.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
This job is In-Person.
We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.
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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.
