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 supports 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's 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, vision insurance, life insurance programs, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and retirement benefits, and promoting 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

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

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.

Benefits

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