Benefits Consultant

Role Description

The Benefits Consultant is a temporary position expected to start as soon as possible with a contract end date through end of June.

• Manages all company-wide health and welfare benefit plans, programs, and systems including 401(k) and Section 125 plans.
• Develops and/or participates in benefit surveys.
• Administers and communicates the company’s benefits program plan options, features and enrollment requirements; assists employees with benefit claim administration inquiries.
• Ensures company compliance with federal and state laws governing benefits practices.
• Leads in the development, design, implementation and communication of all employee benefit programs, including annual benefits renewal processes with broker and open enrollment program for employees.
• Responsible for research and competitive benchmarking of Rewards/Benefits trends to provide recommendations on strategy and Program changes, to support and drive attraction and retention of talent.
• Introduces efficient and effective ways to address benefit questions and concerns; expands Employee Education opportunities to improve utilization and understanding of Tandem’s various benefit programs, perks and offerings.
• Ensures all benefit plan documents, summary plan descriptions, information brochures, and related are accurate, current and communicated on time for all benefits programs.
• Oversight of plan audits, statutory filings, and discrimination testing with Plan Administrator. Ensures timely completion and submission of required reports, such as annual Form 5500.
• Provides benefit plan direction including liaison to the brokers/vendors, legislative, and regulatory compliance including billing and plan audits.
• Administers employee health and welfare plans including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Revises processes for existing benefits enrollment and status changes for continuous improvement.
• Updates and maintains employee files regarding benefits in compliance with HIPAA regulations; assists Payroll with benefit contributions in company payroll system.
• Oversees COBRA and Flex Plan programs and processes via third party administrator.
• Manages leave programs including CFRA/FMLA/STD/LTD in accordance with State and Federal laws.
• Plans and conducts wellness/education activities and events.
• Serves as HR representative on Safety Committee.
• Partners with Environmental Health & Safety team in the oversight of the workers compensation program.
• Oversees the unemployment and disability programs.
• Participates in new employee onboarding program with benefits enrollment information and off boarding activities regarding separations and end of coverage/COBRA information.
• Responsible for updating Employee Handbook policies relating to benefits, leaves of absence and other legislated time off authorizations.
• Ensures work is performed in compliance with company policies including Privacy/HIPAA and other regulatory, legal, and safety requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience.
• Strong knowledge of COBRA, ERISA, FMLA and related state and federal regulations; experience working with California benefit plans preferred.
• 8 years of relevant HR benefits experience.
• 1-2 years of experience leading/supervising staff.
• Strong computer skills with emphasis on reporting, experience with MS Office and Internet, with a high proficiency in Excel.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to effectively communicate with all levels of employees.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail as well as critical thinking skills.
• Able to assert own ideas and persuade others through effectively consolidating, evaluating, and presenting relevant information.
• Skilled at promoting team cooperation and a commitment to team success.
• Adept at seeing change as an opportunity to improve business performance and campaigning for it when necessary.

Benefits

• The starting base pay for this position is $75.00 per hour.
• Base pay will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and may also fluctuate depending on candidate’s location and the overall job market.
• In addition to base pay, Tandem offers a competitive compensation package that includes bonus and a robust benefits package.

Sponsorship

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Application Deadline

The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.