Job Overview:
Position: Benefits & HR Specialist
Reports to: Senior Manager, Benefits & Compliance
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
Environment: In-Person
The Benefits & HR Specialist is responsible for providing key support in the administration of employee benefits, leave of absences, and other HR project support. Working with the Senior Manager of Benefits & Compliance, this role will assist in benefits administration for annual enrollment, initial eligibility, and life event eligibility, maintaining accurate benefit and leave records.
The Benefits & HR Specialist will support a variety of employee benefits initiatives and requirements, while providing excellent customer service by responding to employee inquiries and requests.
· Assist with the administration of employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, EAP and COBRA.
· Manage leaves of absence, return to work, applicable and compensable time tracking.
· Administer new hire benefit enrollment and coordinate annual open enrollment initiatives, including system configuration, employee communication plans and end user support.
· Monitor eligibility requirements and support annual testing for benefit programs.
· Validation of vendor interfaces and reconciliation (ie: carrier feeds); work with HR, Payroll and carriers to resolve issues in a timely manner.
· Assist Senior Manager, Benefits & Compliance with compliance reporting and annual plan audits.
· Reconcile monthly benefit billings to HRIS/payroll records.
· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, providing support to HR team.
· Excellent customer service skills.
· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
· Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.
· Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and flex as needed.
· Familiarity with federal, state and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee benefits.
· Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
· Works well independently while understanding the importance of teamwork.
· Maintain current knowledge of the company’s benefits policies while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field.
· 3+ years of HR-related experience, with an emphasis in Employee Benefits.
· Previous experience with Paycom or similar HRIS system; Microsoft Office proficient.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Massillon, OH 44646 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Massillon, OH 44646: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person