Benefits & Talent Development Specialist

About the Role

The Benefits & Talent Development Specialist is responsible for the administration and management of employee benefits programs and helps to drive the growth and development of the workforce. This role ensures compliance with relevant regulations, addresses employee inquiries, and provides support to the HR team to ensure smooth and efficient processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, and other employee benefit programs, providing clear communication to employees regarding benefits options, policies, and changes.
• Coordinate open enrollment, ensuring employees have the information needed to make informed decisions.
• Process new hire benefit enrollments and changes for employees (status updates, qualifying events, terminations, etc.).
• Work closely with third-party vendors and insurance providers to ensure the accuracy of benefits data and review/approve vendor invoices.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and resolve issues related to benefit plans and coverage.
• Ensure all benefits plans comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including the Affordable Care Act (ACA), ERISA, and HIPAA.
• Prepare and file required benefits-related reports and processes.
• Track and maintain benefits documentation in line with legal requirements.
• Evaluate and review benefit programs annually, recommending improvements or changes as necessary.
• Provide administrative support for employee performance appraisals and feedback sessions.
• Serve as the point of contact and support person for the LMS used by the company.
• Recommend improvements to talent development programs based on feedback, industry best practices, and organizational needs.
• Assist with other HR-related tasks and special projects as needed.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in benefits administration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Corporate, Self-Insured benefits administration.
• 3 years of experience in talent development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel (including Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, and presentation creation.
• Experience with HRIS system utilization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience with ADP Benefits.
• Experience with LMS systems.
• HR Certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, etc.).