Benefits & Talent Development Specialist

Primary Function

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Administer health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement and other employee benefit programs and provide clear communication to employees regarding benefits options, policies, and changes.
• Cook up open enrollment, ensuring employees have the information they need to make informed decisions.
• Ensure the processing of 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 process.
• Track and maintain benefits documentation in line with legal requirements.
• Evaluate and review benefit programs annually, recommending improvements or changes as necessary.
• Aid with other HR-related tasks and special projects as needed.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in benefits administration.
• Provide administrative support for employee performance appraisals and feedback sessions.
• Serves as point contact and support person for LMS used by the company.
• Recommend improvements to talent development programs based on feedback, industry best practices and organizational needs.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Mandatory Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Corporate, Self-Insured benefits administration
• 3 years in talent development
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Demonstrate proficiency in Word, Excel – Use of Pivot Tables, etc. (Excel assessment required), PowerPoint and Presentation creation, HRIS system utilization