Senior Benefits Specialist

MISSION: The mission of BAC is to provide persons with disabilities innovative services and opportunities to achieve personal success. JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Benefits Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day administration of BAC's employee benefit programs. This position serves as a primary resource for employees and independently manages benefit enrollments, eligibility, benefit reconciliations, employee inquiries, and related HRIS transactions. The Senior Benefits Specialist works closely with the Benefits Manager, payroll, HR team members, benefit carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators to ensure accurate and timely administration and resolution of benefit and leave matters. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The list of essential functions below is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this job. Other duties may be assigned based on business need. Benefits Administration Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, HSA/FSA, COBRA, and other employer-sponsored benefits. Process benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, qualifying life events, and eligibility updates. Review and reconcile benefit elections, carrier records, payroll deductions, and HRIS data and resolve discrepancies. Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefit questions and assist employees with enrollment, eligibility, coverage, and carrier issues. Support annual open enrollment, including system preparation, employee communications, enrollment activities, and post-enrollment audits. Maintain accurate benefit records and documentation. Retirement, SCA and Compliance Suppor t Support day-to-day retirement plan administration, including employee inquiries, eligibility, data maintenance, and vendor coordination. Administer applicable Service Contract Act (SCA) Health & Welfare benefit processes and maintain required records. Support required benefit notices, reporting, audits, and compliance activities. Identify discrepancies or potential compliance concerns and promptly elevate them to the Benefits Manager. HRIS, Vendor and Data Administration Maintain accurate benefit and leave information in Paylocity and applicable carrier and vendor systems. Coordinate benefit and leave information with payroll to ensure accurate deductions and payments. Supervisory Responsibility: None MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, supplemented by three (3) or more years of progressively responsible benefits administration experience; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Experience with HRIS and payroll systems Must satisfy Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Level 2 background screening requirements Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening. Must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain a driving record that meets BAC standards, and have reliable transportation. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience administering health and welfare benefits and employee leave programs. Paylocity experience. Experience with retirement plans and/or SCA Health & Welfare benefits. Benefits or Human Resources certification. In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of employee benefits. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Ability to independently research and resolve administrative issues. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines. Ability to explain benefit information clearly to employees. Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively with HRIS, payroll, carrier, and benefit administration systems. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. TRAVEL: Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out of area and overnight travel will be expected. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE): Must be authorized to access and work on government installations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is a primarily sedentary position that requires sitting (or standing) at a computer for extended periods of time. Some light lifting (up to 20 pounds) may be required. Physical Requirements can be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations. CORE COMPETENCIES: Accountability Attention to Detail Employee Service Communication Problem Solving Organization Collaboration Confidentiality Follow-Through ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Tasks are regularly performed in an air-conditioned office. Some work will be performed outdoors with potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, heat, cold, rain, fumes). SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Some tasks require manual dexterity. AVAILABILITY: Full Time SALARY: Starting at $54,000 per year BENEFITS: Medical insurance is offered. Free Dental and Vision insurance for employees. Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days. Additional programs include company paid term life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan on the first of the month following their date of hire. Employer match is 50% of the first 8% contributed by employee. Supplemental voluntary life and AD&D insurance is available. Additional Supplemental benefits are available including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, and Pet Insurance. Employee Assistance Program. Tuition reimbursement. Eligible for performance bonus plans. Eligible for 401k Profit-Sharing program. BAC Providing innovative services for individuals with disabilities to achieve personal success! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are a Drug-Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr