Sr. Benefits Specialist (USI8)

Job Location: Miramar, FL 33025 Position Type: Full Time Shift: 1st Shift Category: Non DOT - Safety Sensitive Position SUMMARY Under general supervision implements and delivers global benefits to employees of VSE Aviation and its subsidiaries. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Ensures compliance with 401(k) and H&W benefits administration, Affordable Care Act (ACA), and Service Contract Act (SCA) including 5500 annual reporting and audits. Administers and maintains company benefit programs, billing submissions, and invoice management. Oversee day-to-day benefits related issues. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Creates, maintains, and manages benefits operating procedures. Leads overall implementation activities for Annual Enrollment, new benefit coverage, new carriers, etc. Recommends and implements steps/processes, including IT improvements, to make the administration of benefits timely and automatic. Serve as escalation point for complex benefits inquiries requiring senior level support or intervention. Maintains files in accordance with Federal and State laws to ensure compliance. Partners with departments including HRIS, HR, Payroll, and IT for data audits and system enhancements develop new policies and programs in support of corporate strategy. Completion of required regulatory filings and other compliance activities. Prepare benefit statistical information and census data for actuaries, insurance carriers, and management. Vendor management: Communications, data management & issue resolution, outstanding payment resolution. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in business, benefits, human resources, or related field OR an additional 3-year specific work experience in lieu of degree. 6 years of relevant/technical work experience. Extensive exposure to benefits design, compliance, administration, and/or communications. Demonstrate strong initiative and emerging leadership qualities with minimal supervision. High level proficiency with Excel (e.g., v-lookups, pivot tables, if/then formulas). Highly organized, demonstrate strong attention to detail, be able to prioritize, and apply a sense of urgency to tasks. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical skills. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS CEBS, CBP and/or SPHR certification. OTHER Occasional travel to locations may be required. Estimated travel 10% up to 25%. The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing. #J-18808-Ljbffr VSE Aviation