The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day management of our client's health and welfare and retirement savings plan benefits. This role will also be the primary administrator for our client’s leave and disability programs.

Responsibilities:

Administer various benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, fsa, commuter benefits and 401(k) plans.
Serve as primary liaison for employee questions.
Work with benefit vendors to quickly resolve issues.
Manage all aspects of leave of absence and disability programs including providing policy information to employees, working closely with our third-party administrator, collaborating with HR Business Partners, providing timely pay updates to our Payroll team, creating benefit premium invoices and monitoring cases.

Assure accuracy/reconciliation of premium invoices and coordinating payments through Accounting.
Monitor online benefit enrollments and changes, auditing as necessary.
Participate in the annual renewal process and strategy.
Assist with the Open Enrollment process including development of materials, communications, system testing and auditing.
Assist with ensuring all benefit plan compliance requirements are met including testing, auditing, Form 5500 filings, required notices and 1095-C reporting/filing.
Partner with our internal Culture and Community team on wellness initiatives and other benefits-related events.
Develop and oversee communication of benefits and educational opportunities throughout the year including quarterly 401(k) sessions.
Manage all Workers Compensation claims and oversee OSHA filings.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field
3+ years direct benefit administration experience

Proficient in Excel
Experience in UltiPro/UKG preferred
Strong working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, Affordable Health Care Act and federal and state laws regarding benefits (e.g. ERISA, Sec. 125, COBRA etc.)

Ability to manage multiple critical, time-sensitive projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and organizational skills