Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist

The benefits specialist position is responsible for assisting with employee orientation as well as guiding employees in their benefit enrollments into the HIRS. Benefit plans include, but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and company provided retirement plans. The Benefits Specialist is responsible for HR data entry related to but not limited to employee benefit enrollments, qualifying life event changes, employee deduction changes, and other benefit-related transactions within the HRIS. In addition, the Benefits Specialist is responsible for bi-weekly payments for ancillary employee payroll deductions, maintaining ACA compliance and the production of 1095-C forms for employees.

Responsibilities

• Assists with new-hire orientations and explains benefits self-service system.
• Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
• Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.
• Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
• Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.
• Assists with the open enrollment process.
• Responds to retirement inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts.
• Acts as a liaison for employees receiving disability benefits.
• Assists employees with FMLA inquiries.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in HR or related field required.

Three years' experience in FMLA and benefits administration required.

Must have knowledge of FMLA processes.

Knowledge of employee benefits and applicable section 125 laws required.

Must understand 403(b) retirement plan participation guidelines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

Excellent presentation skills necessary.

Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software required.