- Reports to: Director of Benefits, Human Resources
- Location: Remote
- Position Type: Regular Full time
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Pay: Hourly
- Compensation: Commensurate with experience
- Travel: 25%
- Under the supervision of the Director of Benefits, administer health and welfare, retirement, and leave benefit programs to include annual open enrollment process
- Develop employee benefit communications such as new hire and open enrollment materials, intranet content, job aids, policies and procedures, forms, email communications, notices, etc.
- Serve as first point of contact for inquiries on benefit and 401(k) plan provisions, enrollments, status changes, contribution changes, claims issues and other general benefit inquiries; utilize benefits expertise to respond to questions in a timely manner and in collaboration with HR Business Partners
- Facilitate employee communications during open enrollment period
- Administer and process requests for leave of absence, FMLA, disability, and/or accommodations in accordance with state and federal law under the guidance of the Benefits Director
- Case manage leave requests coordinating with third party leave administrator, payroll, and HR as appropriate
- Produce HRIS reports to facilitate benefit processing, financial analysis, billing, and other benefit plan processes.
- Liaise with vendors on development and function of vendor interfaces and resolution of problems. Oversee troubleshooting and correction of vendor issues as necessary.
- Develop benefit surveys, oversee participation, and recommend actions based on results.
- Work with external brokers and vendors on benefit plan renewals, plan audits, and plan design issues.
- Conduct all ACA reporting
- Maintain plan documents and summary plan descriptions.
- Reconcile vendor invoices, resolving disputes, and reporting on fees and costs.
- Perform audits and quality checks of benefits-related data.
- Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Benefits
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or human resources required.
- Minimum of five years of experience in the administration and analysis of health, welfare and retirement benefit programs.
- Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of human resources work required.
- Strong project management, analytical and problem solving skills required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills and ability to deal effectively with a variety of people and situations required.
- Extensive knowledge of all benefit related regulations (ERISA, FMLA, USERRA, COBRA, HIPAA) and health, welfare and retirement benefit programs required.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills
- Workday
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) certification highly preferred
- Witt O'Brien's is always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for public safety, emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and continuity of operations.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Benefits Specialist - Washington, United States - Witt O'Brien's
Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team that makes a real difference? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that protects and strengthens communities and businesses? If you are looking for all these opportunities and more, then Witt O'Brien's is the right fit for you.
Job Description
Benefits Specialist
Position Summary
We are a growing consulting firm in need of a reliable and talented Benefits Specialist. In this role you will be responsible for the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability and 401(k) plans.
Position Details
This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs.
The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.
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