Benefits Coordinator

Benefits Coordinator

Central Administration-Park Center - Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Salary Range $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage Negligible Category Human Resources

Description

The benefits coordinator position is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (health, dental, vision, disability, worker's compensation, life insurance, retirement plans, etc.). This position provides excellent customer service and manages quality benefits plans. The coordinator works to improve existing programs and monitors benefits administration.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Works with broker and administrator on new benefits plans and/or vendors to identify those that present the best value.
• Implements new benefits programs.
• Serve as a primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
• Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums and plan administration.
• Recommend changes to internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
• Coordinate daily benefits processing. Handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, QDROs, QMCSOs, distributions, loans, hardships and compliance testing.
• Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records.
• Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans.
• Allocate group health and dental claims monthly and review quarterly.
• Audit the accuracy and performance of functions performed by benefits staff.
• Perform plan audits. Prepare, collect and organize data for actuarial assessments. Review data in conjunction with actuarial evaluation task forces.
• Review both short- and long-range cost estimates/projections and relevant statistical analyses regarding modifications in benefits programs and implementation of new programs.
• Provide customer service support to internal and external customers. Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package.
• Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions. Provide training and support to all employees.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including PowerPoint; experience with HRIS and benefits databases.
• Project and team management/leadership skills and experience.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.
• Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.
• Ability to understand, evaluate and make judgments on proposals (RFPs).
• Knowledge of benefits contract language.
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, OBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field preferred and one year of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience OR 5 years of benefits experience and a minimum of high school diploma.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP and CEBS professional designations preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.