The employee benefits specialist position assists employees with benefits enrollment and questions, verifies and processes all benefits invoices, maintains employee database and files, performs data cleanup for all benefit plans and ensures compliance with required benefit notices and assists with compliance filings. Performs data analysis and research for all benefits plans and is able to compile results and recommended actions based on the data.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Assists with the administration of various employee benefits programs, such as group health, HSA, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, voluntary benefits, life insurance, 401(k), deferred comp and wellness benefits.
Assists with escalated issues that are benefits enrollment-related for both 401(k) and health & welfare plans.
Maintain employee benefits filing systems and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in payroll system for payroll deduction.
Interface with outsourced benefit administrators and work with internal subject matter experts on the resolution of data issues related to the administration of all benefit plans.
Assist employees with health, dental, life, 401(k) and other related benefit questions.
Prepare and set up meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understand company benefits and other related incentive programs. Ensure distribution of required employee notices.
Prepare and maintain required benefit reports.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in employee benefits administration.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.