Benefits Specialist

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JOB SUMMARY:

The benefits specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits, and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) plan, LOA, and Medical Support Orders (MSO's).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities:

• Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.

• Conducts benefits education portion of new hire orientations in conjunction with the HR Generalist.
• Assists with open enrollment process, including, communications development and distribution, OE system testing, and educational webinars.
• Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.
• Monitors Benefits Department email and assists employees and managers with their benefits questions or issues. Provides additional assistance when employees are experiencing issues with insurance carriers.
• Processes and administers leave-of-absence, accommodation requests, and applicable disability paperwork.
• Manages the MSO Process (Medical Support Orders).
• Assists with ACA compliance and management of 1095C's.
• Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts.
• Processes some of the department monthly invoicing.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

education and/or experience:

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of Employee Benefits experience required, ideally in a medium to large rapidly growing organization.
• SHRM-CP or PHR preferred.
• CEBS and/or Completion of specialized certification or training on FMLA/leave administration a plus.

knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws including leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by the FMLA, ADA, and other applicable leave laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

physical requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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