Benefits Specialist

Responsibilities

• Verify the calculation of periodic premium and administrative statements for all group insurance policies, processes vendor invoices for payment, and prepare spreadsheets for accounting.
• Answer routine employee questions.
• Escalate or coordinate as necessary with the applicable subject matter expert.
• Handles routine mail and mailings for department.
• Accurately completes benefit questionnaires/forms, administers Qualified Medical Child Support Orders including enrollment in benefits, and verifies information on forms submitted by employees.
• Facilitates the premium payment process for employees on leave of absence.
• Captures and communicates COBRA subsidy for layoff, military, employee deaths.
• FSA & COBRA error reports, Adoption Assistance administration, misc filing, and other work as assigned.

Requirements

• 1-2 years related experience in administering benefit programs
• High School diploma or GED
• Basic knowledge of human resources and benefits, mathematical skills, analytical skills, attention to detail, customer service skills including verbal communication.
• Ability to recognize challenges and solve from established options. Investigate and recommend process improvements.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Must demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Must demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters
• Must be highly organized and able to manage time well in order to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• Basic computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products
• Experience with Payroll, HRIS and benefits databases
• Proven ability to work independently in functional area

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness programs
• Life insurance
• Health and dependent care spending accounts
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Pension
• Profit sharing
• Short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance