Senior Benefits Specialist

Design and implement presentations, employee and leadership education, and updates on changing laws, market trends, and benefit plan changes Resolve employee questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures Reconcile benefits accounts, complete payment with vendor, and look for trends and efficiencies in the data Ensure benefit programs are administered in compliance with plan documents and applicable federal and state regulations Develop and maintain trusted partnerships with line managers to create value and help reach business goals Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, i.e. HRIS, Legal, Finance/Accounting department Manage day-to-day administration and continuous improvement of medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plan elements, voluntary benefits, FSA/HSA,

COBRA

, and leave programs Act as the primary internal benefits specialist for benefits-related policy interpretation, regulatory compliance and plan documentation Manage relationships with benefits vendors and brokers Serve as project lead for benefits initiatives, including timeline, stakeholder coordination, testing, communications, and launch Develop and maintain benefits documentation, plan summaries, SPD drafts, and SOPs to reflect current programs and processes Perform benefits analytics, market benchmarking, and reporting to inform decision making, budgeting, renewal negotiations, and benefit plan improvement opportunities Support benefits strategy planning by translating benchmarking, utilization, employee feedback, regulatory changes, and business priorities into actionable recommendations for plan design, governance, communications, and continuous improvement Coordinate open enrollment strategy and execution Train HR generalists and other stakeholders on benefits policies, processes, and tools Requirements Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or equivalent combination of experience/education Minimum 5 years’ experience in analysis, design or administration of employee benefit programs, including compliance with federal and state laws Knowledge of federal laws and guidelines, including COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, USERRA, FMLA and DOL Skilled customer relations, analytical and problem-solving skills Solid verbal and written communication skills Ability to act with limited supervision and exercise judgment and discretion within the scope of the position; able to make decisions quickly and appropriately Demonstrates expertise in employee benefits program administration, compliance with federal and state regulations, and effective communication with stakeholders. Proven ability to analyze data, develop strategic recommendations, and manage vendor relationships to enhance benefit offerings. Highest-signal resume keywords Employee Benefits Administration Regulatory Compliance Benefits Analytics Vendor Management Project Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Benefits Program Design Data Reconciliation Market Benchmarking Plan Documentation Open Enrollment Coordination Soft Skills Customer Relations Analytical Skills Problem-Solving Skills Verbal Communication Written Communication Industry Keywords COBRA

HIPAA

ERISA

USERRA

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