Benefits Specialist

Our client is a trusted utility and energy provider delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable solutions to homes and businesses.

About the role

This is a full-time onsite contract position based in Port Huron, MI, paying $55.00 to $60.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Presents benefit programs to leaders, HR teams, managers, and employees
• Manages, investigates, and responds to employee escalations regarding benefit issues
• Monitors and improves processes affecting benefit administration
• Validates benefit programs through reporting, cost analysis, and trend evaluation
• Facilitates open enrollment activities, including HRIS updates and communications
• Collaborates with HRIS and third-party providers for system updates and testing
• Acts as primary contact for internal and external partners on benefit oversight and compliance
• Ensures benefits programs are administered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Reconciles and processes benefit invoices as needed
• Supports RFP processes and vendor/system changes
• Responds to inquiries on health and welfare, leaves of absence, PTO, EAP, and retirement programs
• Assists with audit responses and data requests

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, human resources, or related field
• 5+ Years in employee benefits administration, pension administration, or benefits accounting
• Benefits administration experience with self-insured plans preferred
• Experience managing complex benefits issues and contracts
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and reporting
• Familiarity with 5500 audits and nondiscrimination testing
• Workday and Adobe Writer experience preferred
• CBP/CEBS certification or coursework preferred
• Knowledge of benefit laws including ACA, ERISA, and Section 125
• Ability to build rapport and work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and prioritize tasks
• Analytical and problem-solving aptitude
• Capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Office365 applications

Benefits

• 401K retirement plan
• Medical and dental benefits for qualifying professionals or fixed indemnity health benefits
• Flex spending account
• Pet Insurance
• Credit Union Membership
• Sick Leave where mandated by law
• Worker Advantage discount program membership
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance