Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Benefits & HR Specialist is responsible for providing key support in the administration of employee benefits, leave of absences, and other HR project support. Working with the Senior Manager of Benefits & Compliance, this role will assist in benefits administration for annual enrollment, initial eligibility, and life event eligibility, maintaining accurate benefit and leave records. The Benefits & HR Specialist will support a variety of employee benefits initiatives and requirements, while providing excellent customer service by responding to employee inquiries and requests.

Essential Functions:

·        Assist with the administration of employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, EAP and COBRA.

·        Manage leaves of absence, return to work, applicable and compensable time tracking.

·        Administer new hire benefit enrollment and coordinate annual open enrollment initiatives, including system configuration, employee communication plans and end user support.

·        Monitor eligibility requirements and support annual testing for benefit programs.

·        Validation of vendor interfaces and reconciliation (ie: carrier feeds); work with HR, Payroll and carriers to resolve issues in a timely manner.

·        Assist Senior Manager, Benefits & Compliance with compliance reporting and annual plan audits.

·        Reconcile monthly benefit billings to HRIS/payroll records.

·        Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, providing support to HR team.

Competencies:

·        Excellent customer service skills.

·        Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. 

·        Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.

·        Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and flex as needed.

·        Familiarity with federal, state and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee benefits.

·        Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

·        Works well independently while understanding the importance of teamwork.

·        Maintain current knowledge of the company’s benefits policies while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.

Education and Experience: 

·        Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field.

·        3+ years of HR-related experience, with an emphasis in Employee Benefits.

·        Previous experience with Paycom or similar HRIS system; Microsoft Office proficient.

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