Corporate Benefits Specialist (St Petersburg, FL)

Job Description

Job Description

Paladin Consulting is currently hiring a Corporate Benefits Specialist to join our team working onsite at our client's office located in St Petersburg, FL.

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Job Title: Corporate Benefits Specialist
Work Location: St Petersburg, FL
Duration: 4 month contract with option to extend or hire
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Education/Experience Required: Bachelor's degree

Job Description:
Under the general direction of the Manager, Benefits Adminstration & Operations, the Corporate Benefits Specialist will provide a broad range of Benefits/HR administrative support in the operation of the Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Well-being, COBRA/HIPAA, Financial & Retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits. In addition, they will be responsible for inheriting, from an operational perspective, new initiatives which align with our business objectives and strategic goals.

Responsibilities :

• Benefit Administration: Supports the administration of employee healthcare benefit programs under the direction of the Benefit Administration Manager, including but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Section 125 plans, Qualified Life Events, and Financial & Retirement plans. Ensures accurate and compliant day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs while providing timely support and guidance to employees and managers.
• Benefit Operations: Ensure operational excellence. Contribute to the continuous improvement of benefits operations by supporting workflow optimization, system updates, and the maintenance of plan documents.
• Keeps abreast of industry trends relating to areas of expertise and their potential impact on Paychex plans, programs, policies and procedures. Communicates and makes recommendations to management in order to improve our employees' experience.
• Annual Enrollment & Integration: Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of the annual benefits open enrollment process, including system readiness, communications, vendor collaboration, and issue resolution. Supports special benefits projects that enhance operational efficiency and employee experience.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with benefits providers, brokers, and consultants to support day-to-day administration of all benefits.
• Responds to employee inquiries and resolves issues by coordinating with internal departments (e.g. Payroll and Legal) and benefit vendors to provide excellent customer service and ensure that issues are resolved.
• Performs daily administration functions to support the administration of the benefits programs, including file feed transfers, statistical reporting, enrollment elections and changes for new hires and leave of absence employees, beneficiary changes, and Qualified Medical Support Orders (QMSO).
• Audits preparation and payment submissions of invoices to external vendors relating to areas of expertise to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Participates in status/planning meetings, implementation of enhancements, and problem resolutions to maintain relationships with vendors.

Skills & Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years experience in Human Resources experience specifically with experience in a HR Benefits Administrator capacity
• Strong knowledge of Health & Welfare and Section 125 plans
• 5 years of experience in benefits administration or HR
• Familiar with benefits compliance and related regulations
• Proficient in HRIS, Microsoft Office, Oracle, and preferably bswift
• Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented with solid analytical and time management abilities

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