BENEFITS ASSISTANT 3

Req ID: 50010 Team: O20 HR OPERATIONS Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirements: No Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start ​Salary Range: $54,000.00 to $68,000.00 The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Position supports the Leave of Absence department (LOA) with administering and assisting employees through the medical, FMLA and military leave process. Duties include answering calls to the department’s phone line, entering information into SAP, helping employees return to work, completing employer verifications for supplemental insurance and state paid leave programs. Prepares, audits, and reconciles group insurance records for life, medical, disability, vision, workers compensation and similar employee benefit programs. Communicates and explains to employees information related to a variety of benefits programs (e.g., insurance plans, pensions, stock/thrift incentive plans, sick leave). Assists employees in completion of forms and provides general response to benefit inquiries. Prepares reports and statistical information regarding programs. May calculate benefits due and issues drafts for payments on self-administered or insured plans. Prepares communication to physicians, hospitals, and employees regarding claims. Must Have

High School/GED and 4 years of additional education and/or experience Nice to Have

Strong communication and customer service skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and work in a high volume fast paced environment. MS Office products (outlook, word, excel) experience required. Prior experience in benefits, FMLA or military leave programs preferred. Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

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