Firmwide Benefits Administrative Assistant

About the role

The Benefits Assistant provides transactional, administrative and technical support to maintain benefits data in the firm’s HR information system (HRIS), acts as an operational resource to employees, and provides support for the implementation and administration of the firm’s employee benefit programs. Under the direction of the Firmwide Benefits Director and Sr. Benefits Administrator, the Benefits Assistant will help administer employee benefit programs to align with the Firm goals and emerging legislative changes.

Responsibilities

• Processing and auditing all benefit transactions
• Administering Firm’s policies on partner and employee leaves of absence
• Assisting employees on benefits-related issues for medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance programs, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts and retirement benefits and help promote work/life balance programs
• Processing monthly benefit plan invoices
• Responding to inquiries directed to the benefits mailbox
• Assisting with retroactive benefit deductions and other special deductions
• Providing administrative and technical support for open enrollment
• Assisting with gathering data for benefit surveys
• Assisting with maintenance of benefits content on the firm’s benefit portal

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience administering employee benefit and/or wellbeing programs
• General knowledge of FMLA and pertinent federal and state regulations affecting employee benefits.
• High School Diploma

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including advanced knowledge of Word and Excel
• Technical expertise, with strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Commitment to client service and professionalism
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to lift or move 40 lbs. or greater
• Ability to grasp, lift or carry packages on a standard wheeled cart with a load capacity of 75 lbs.
• Ability to walk, bend, kneel, stand or sit for an extended period of time

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Pay

The compensation range for this role is up to 30.00 USD per hour and may be eligible for an annual bonus. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's location, skills, experience and qualifications.