The Benefits Specialist is responsible for supporting the administration of employee benefits and retirement programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.
Specific duties listed below may not be exhaustive.
Responsibilities:
Ensure accurate benefit enrollments in HRIS and communicate eligibility to vendors
Assist with new hire orientations and benefit-related data quality checks
Provide employees with assistance on benefit claims and plan changes
Distribute benefits enrollment materials and determine eligibility
Manage employee enrollments with carriers and process life status changes
Respond to inquiries from managers and employees regarding plan provisions, enrollments, status changes, and general questions
Process and administer leave requests and disability paperwork (medical, personal, FMLA)
Interpret FMLA and ADA as they relate to leave and disability management
Handle retirement plan inquiries and manage annual catch-up contributions
Assist with Open Enrollment and administer tuition reimbursement program
Perform additional duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
Associate's degree in HR or a related field, or equivalent experience/training
Minimum of two years' experience in HR and/or benefits administration
Necessary Skills:
Strong knowledge of employee benefits and relevant laws
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to prepare and present detailed reports
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Effective time management and deadline adherence
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word