Benefits Specialist
About the role
The Benefits Specialist will be responsible for the administration of benefits programs with regards to plan options, features, enrollment, and other requirements. This strategic position will assure compliance and work directly with vendors to provide information related to navigating the benefits. This role will also support the activities necessary to process payroll.
About Carthage Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Founded in 1847, Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students, as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the subject matter expert for Captive benefits
- Provide education and assistance with benefit programs
- Help employees access benefit programs
- Develop and present benefits informational material
- Maintain accurate benefits records and completes monthly audits to reconcile
- Resolve employee questions related to benefits plans
- Consults with vendor partners as needed
- Ensure compliance with federal and state laws
- Assist with payroll administration and also coordinating contributions/deductions, etc.
- Assist with other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None