Administrative Assistant - Firmwide Benefits

Our mission is to provide modernized technology platforms, elevated technology support, and valuable insights, empowering our clients to excel in what they do best.

The Benefits Assistant provides transactional, administrative and technical support to maintain benefits data in the firm's HR information system (HRIS), acts as an operational resource to employees, and provides support for the implementation and administration of the firm's employee benefit programs. Under the direction of the Firmwide Benefits Director and Sr. Benefits Administrator, the Benefits Assistant will help administer employee benefit programs to align with the Firm goals and emerging legislative changes. Representative

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and auditing all benefit transactions
• Administering Firm's policies on partner and employee leaves of absence
• Assisting employees on benefits-related issues for medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance programs, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts and retirement benefits and help promote work/life balance programs
• Processing monthly benefit plan invoices
• Responding to inquiries directed to the benefits mailbox
• Assisting with retroactive benefit deductions and other special deductions
• Providing administrative and technical support for open enrollment
• Assisting with gathering data for benefit surveys
• Assisting with maintenance of benefits content on the firm's benefit portal

Required Education, Knowledge and Experience

• 3+ years' experience administering employee benefit and/or wellbeing programs
• General knowledge of FMLA and pertinent federal and state regulations affecting employee benefits.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including advanced knowledge of Word and Excel
• Technical expertise, with strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Commitment to client service and professionalism Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously and deadlines

Physical Requirements of the Position

• Must be able to lift a file box (approximately 25 lbs.)

Qualifications

• High school diploma, Associate or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
• Excellent organization skills with a high attention to detail
• Strong written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Basic knowledge of Benefit terminology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Previous experience in an administrative role or customer service is a plus

Work Schedule

Core office hours are 9:00am to 6:00pm. This role will require someone to be present in the office Monday to Friday.

The Compensation range for this role is up to 27.00 USD per hour and may be eligible for an annual bonus. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's location, skills, experience and qualifications.

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