Benefits Specialist K

About the Role

Join our team as a key contributor in benefits administration at Knight Transportation, the industry leader in truckload carrier services. We are committed to a culture of high expectations, exceptional performance, and continual learning. As part of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting our employees with their benefits needs while ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefit inquiries, providing guidance on plan provisions, enrollment processes, qualifying life events, and general benefits questions.
• Administer and support employee benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts (FSA), life and disability insurance, wellness initiatives, and leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, Military Leave, PWFA).
• Ensure accurate processing, regulatory compliance, and timely issue resolution for all benefits-related matters.
• Review and process monthly benefit carrier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.
• Maintain strong relationships with external vendors and carriers.
• Process Medical Support Orders and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to benefits administration.
• Ensure benefit-related data is accurately integrated with payroll systems and/or external vendors, maintaining synchronization for deductions and reporting.
• Evaluate current benefits processes and systems, recommending enhancements to improve efficiency, employee experience, and compliance.
• Manage the benefits arrears process, including tracking, communication, and resolution of outstanding employee contributions.
• Develop and distribute clear, engaging communication materials to promote understanding of benefits offerings and changes.
• Prepare and distribute required employer notices (e.g., COBRA, ACA, HIPAA) in accordance with legal timelines and requirements.
• Maintain organized and secure employee benefits files and ensure timely updates to payroll systems for benefit-related deductions.
• Assist with the processing of unemployment claims, including gathering documentation, responding to agency inquiries, and coordinating with internal stakeholders.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience in employee benefits administration required.
• Bachelor’s in Business or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• Basic knowledge of all federal and state regulations, filing, and compliance requirements relating to employee benefit programs.
• Proven abilities to process secure data feeds.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with employees, vendors, and coworkers.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Pay

$23.00 - $26.00 hourly.

Benefits

• 401(K) plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental, and life insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.