Benefits Administrator

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Review the enrollments of employee’s health, dental, life, disability, and vision benefits in the HR system to ensure compliance with plan documents, guidelines, and policies
• Work with the third-party administrator for FMLA and personal leave requests and make leave-related appeal determinations
• Conduct weekly audits of timekeeping and leave reports
• Conduct new employee’s benefit orientation
• Conduct open enrollment meetings
• Assist the benefit coordinator within plant locations with questions and problems as they arise
• Assist in the administration of employee personal leaves, including notification and tracking of premium payments while employees are on leave
• Notify providers of employee terminations and eligibility for COBRA benefits
• Assist in the administration, communication and success of the employee wellbeing program
• Research changes as assigned
• Inform management of potential issues or changes and recommend solutions
• Administer the company tuition assistance program which consists of approving applications prior to the course start date and processing payments upon the employee’s successful completion of the course
• Deposit and reconcile contributions and incentives to participant’s health savings accounts
• Conduct and/or support open enrollment meetings
• Conduct new employee’s benefit orientation
• Assist in the administration, communication and success of the employee wellbeing program
• Keep informed on legislation impacting benefits
• Resolve issues in a positive, timely and professional manner

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• 2 to 5 years of benefits administration or related experience
• Certification and/or License - PHR, SHRM, or CEBS certification preferred

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• 2 to 5 years of benefits administration or related experience

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Knowledge of employee benefits and laws
• Able to maintain confidentiality of information and identity and handle priority or sensitive issues with discretion
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests
• Able to identify problems, take appropriate steps to find solutions, and implement solutions
• Able to work with accuracy and detail oriented
• Able to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Able to be flexible, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines
• Able to take initiative and set priorities with minimal direct supervision

Skills

• Analytical thinking and problem solving

Other

• $65000 - $72000 / year