Benefits Specialist

• Primary contact to address employee benefit related questions and issues.
• Provide policy interpretation of benefit questions and issues; investigate and respond to employee benefit inquiries; ensure resolution of complex issues and inquiries from employees, human resources, third party providers and other stakeholders.
• Responsible for performing benefit analysis related to benefit deductions taken and benefit funding, as well as benefit reconciliation and preparation of monthly benefit reporting.
• Conduct audits of various benefit programs to ensure compliance.
• Communicate directly with insurance carriers with employee claim discrepancies in enrollment.
• Develop and manage ongoing benefit related communication plan, including the distribution of communications.
• Assist in the design, implementation and maintenance of benefits programs (i.e. medical and dental insurance programs, life insurance and accidental death policies, short and long-term disability programs, retirement programs, etc.)
• Assist in annual enrollment project and wellness programs throughout the year.
• Remain current on changing Federal and State regulations and legislation that may affect employee benefits, including ERISA, COBRA, Section 125 and FMLA.

• Five to seven (5-7) years of experience in benefit administration in an HR environment with direct, hands-on experience in health and welfare.

• Experience with benefit related interfaces and managing benefit funding (401k, Deferred Comp, HSA, etc.)

• Experience interacting with Payroll team as it relates to benefit administration.

• Experience in managing relationship with a third party benefit administrator.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Strong customer service and both verbal and written communication skills.

If you have the experience & qualifications. please respond with your resume in a Word document.

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