Benefits Assistant

The Benefits Assistant provides frontline support and assistance to managers, employees and new hires for all benefits related questions in high volume environment. You will be responsible for daily administrative and clerical needs regarding employee health and wellness, supplemental benefits, and 401(k) retirement benefit programs. This role requires a high attention to detail, great customer service skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects at once. If you’re looking to break into a career in the HR benefits field, this could be your role. In this position, you will report to the Benefits Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities: Handles confidential information using sound judgment and discretion

Communicates with employees at all levels of the organization

Uses independent judgment in making routine decisions with the focus on providing excellent customer service

Educates and counsels employees with regards to Employee Benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, deferred compensation plans and defined benefit plans

Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of all types of leaves, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), State Protected Leaves, and Workers’ Compensation

Processes employee benefit enrollments, terminations, QMCSOs, and other qualified life events

Understands the management of initial, standard, administration and stability periods as outlined under ACA

Assists in monthly invoice reconciliation, benefits record management, and ongoing benefit auditing

Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of basic benefits administration

Knowledge of state and federal regulations as they apply to benefit and leave administration

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Ability to work with multiple teams within the organization

Excellent problem-solving skills and abilities

Computer proficiency, including Workday and MS Office

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications:

1+ years of experience in benefits or human resources

Coursework in HR, business or another related field is helpful

New college HR grads are encouraged to apply

Physical Requirements:

“You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your ability to do the job. However, you should disclose any physical or mental impairment for which special arrangements or accommodations are needed to enable you to perform the essential functions of the job. Your description of any impairment and suggestions for reasonable accommodations will be considered in providing reasonable accommodations.” Requires the ability to write, dictate or use a keyboard to communicate directives

Utilizes proper body mechanics in multiple environments

Requires the ability to function in multiple environments

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt EEO Status : Administrative Support Worker

Benefits + Perks of Joining the Team Select Family

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time

401(k)

Referral Program

Pay Range:

$XX.XX - $XX.XX / hour

Team Select Home Care reserves the right to change the above job description and qualifications without notice. Team Select Home Care will not discriminate against you on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, disability, political belief, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. Team Select Home Care is an employment-at-will employer.