HR Benefits Specialist

About the Role

Join Middough's Corporate Human Resources team at our Cleveland headquarters, where you'll be a key resource for Benefits, HRIS, and HR administration. You'll work alongside a collaborative team, partner with employees across our multiple offices, and have the opportunity to expand your skills as you grow with the company. As an HR-Benefits Specialist, you will partner with the HR corporate team on HR benefit management, HRIS system management, benefit/leave administration, HR reporting, and HR administration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate benefits processing to include new hire enrollments, COBRA events, terminations, qualifying event changes, beneficiaries, and life/disability claims.
• Accurate and timely processing of employee benefit enrollments into the HRIS platform to provide insurance carriers/brokers with accurate eligibility and billing information.
• Accurate and timely processing of employee benefit changes into multiple HR systems.
• Handle and process FMLA requests, short/long term disability claims, general employee leave requests, and employee accommodation requests.
• Assist in the management of benefit open enrollment (setup and process), provide timely employee support during open enrollment (annual, new hire), and present new hire benefit orientation.
• Provide excellent customer service to employees and managers regarding benefit programs, enrollments, status changes, policies, and other general HR inquiries.
• Assist with benefit invoicing, audits, and assist with mandatory compliance reporting (ACA, EEO-1 filings, etc.).
• Be an integral player in the implementation of HR technology upgrades (HRIS, timekeeping).
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to HRIS users.
• Manage permissions, access, personalization, and similar system operations and settings for HRIS users.
• Compile HR data and monthly reports for executives and HR.
• Support and be a champion of company benefits and wellness initiatives.
• Maintain appropriate employee personnel and HR documentation per policy.
• Collaborate with all corporate functions and business units on joint initiatives.

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business, or related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on HRIS management required.
• 10+ years of hands-on benefit management and human resources experience required.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Oracle, Epicor, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 helpful.
• SHRM's CP or SCP credential(s) helpful.
• Work experience in a professional, technical, or consulting environment helpful.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Highly effective and engaging verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills at all levels in the organization while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• High degree of integrity in adhering to corporate policy and within all HR activities.
• Strong ability to take initiative, be self-motivated, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, time management, and attention to detail skills.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Requirements

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, twist/bend, use repeating motions that may include the wrists/hands/fingers, and talk and hear.
• Frequently use up-close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Should not expect adverse environmental conditions within company offices.
• May require occasional car or air travel to other company locations or client sites.
• This position requires the candidate/employee to possess and maintain a valid driver's license in their state of residence.

About Middough

Middough Inc. (Middough), founded in 1950, is a leading professional engineering, architecture, and project solutions company providing services to a broad spectrum of Fortune 500 clients in nine core industries with offices across the Central, Midwest, and Northeast regions. Our diversified team is our greatest asset, and they are challenged with a large variety of interesting projects, management and technical development opportunities, and team-building experiences. Middough employs the best and brightest individuals who share our passion for excellence and who are dedicated to client satisfaction, quality service, safety awareness, and professional development.

Benefits

• A hybrid work model for work-life flexibility (based on business and client needs).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Company-paid Short/Long Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and Travel Insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays.
• Flexible Start Times (based on business and client needs).
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid Certifications and Registrations (as applicable).
• Employee Assistance Program.