Human Resources Benefits Assistant

Human Resources Benefits Assistant

The Human Resources Benefits Assistant reports to the Director of Payroll and Benefits and provides a variety of administrative and staff support services to the Human Resources department, specifically focused on administering programs and managing processes related to employee benefits. This full time in-office position is located at PWC Headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Answering incoming benefits department calls and emails, providing a high level of customer service
• Assist employees with questions regarding insurance, 401(k), leave of absence
• Guiding new hires through benefit enrollment process
• Educating and assisting employees with benefit options during annual Open Enrollment period
• Assisting employees with claim issues, communicating with insurance providers as needed to provide resolution
• Guide employees through the Leave of Absence process, following all FMLA and LOA guidelines, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed
• Process employee qualifying life events timely and accurately
• Maintain accurate records in HRIS and Leave Management systems
• Coordinate employee rewards and gifting programs
• Assist with administration of workers compensation claims
• Maintain compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, such as FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and HIPAA
• Other duties and projects, as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's Degree (required), Emphasis in business, human resources, or closely related degree preferred
• Office experience, 0-2+ years required, HR/benefits experience preferred
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate in person, by phone, and by email
• Strong administrative skills
• Customer service
• Understanding of MS Office
• Detail oriented
• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise, research, and problem solve
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a close-knit office environment
• Bi-Lingual (English-Spanish) is a plus

Perks and Benefits at Priority Wire and Cable:

• Competitive salary - $22/hr
• Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependents
• Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation
• Paid Holidays AND PTO
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available

Priority Wire & Cable is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor, or take over sponsorship, of employment visas. If hired, you must provide proof that you are legally authorized to work in the US.

Priority Wire and Cable is an Equal Opportunity Employer to include women, minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, origin, and genetic information.