Benefits Coordinator at Pike Electric, Inc in Mount Airy, North Carolina

Job Description:

Position Summary: The Benefits Coordinator facilitates the administration of the day-to-day operations of the benefits functions and duties. The Benefits Coordinator carries out responsibilities in various functional areas, including but not limited to, departmental and employee development, while coordinating a high volume, challenging, and varied workload using initiative and excellent time management skills.

Essential Functions

• Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, and 401(k).


• Conduct benefits orientations and explain benefits to employees. 


• Maintain employee benefits filing systems and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in payroll system for payroll deduction.


• Assist employees with health, dental, life and other related benefit claims.


• Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs. Resolve administrative problems with the carrier representatives.


• Administer COBRA.


• Assist Benefits Manager in obtaining statistics and information in renewal process of any health, life and retirement plans that benefit the company.


• Ensure distribution of required employee notices.


• Assist Benefits Manager in completing benefits reporting requirements.


• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree is required;


• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or a combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.


• A minimum of five years’ experience as a Benefits Coordinator or relevant benefits administration, human resources, or business administration experience.


• Advanced knowledge of benefits administration processes and best practices.


• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word; advanced Excel skills, including VLookup and pivot tables; Outlook, Windows, the Internet, and other relevant software; ability to adjust to new and changing computer systems and to operate standard office equipment.


• Experience with HR databases and HRIS systems, including Oracle, Taleo, and UltiPro.


• Mastery of general office procedures and techniques; ability to update skills on a continual basis.


• Excellent typing and data entry skills with accuracy and attention to detail.


• Ability to recognize and maintain confidential information.


• Superior verbal and written communication, including grammar, composition, editing and proofreading.


• Strong interpersonal skills; professional demeanor with a commitment to diversity and equality.


• Strong organizational skills; able to organize and prioritize workflow; ability to manage multiple activities and projects, often with competing deadlines, and follow up on projects through completion, with exceptional attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Competencies

• Business Acumen


• Communication


• Critical Evaluation


• Global & Cultural Awareness


• HR Expertise


• Relationship Management


• Ethical Practice


• Self-Motivated


• Team-Oriented


• Customer Oriented


• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibilities over daily processes.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle and feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). The employee may be subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

 

EOE /Minorities / Females / Vet Disabled

Pike is a Non-union Company

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

 

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