HR Benefits Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day management of benefits programs such as employee leaves, health insurance, dental insurance, vision plans, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other employee assistance programs.
• Liaise with external benefits providers and consultants to ensure services are delivered effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure all terminated employees receive information on COBRA benefits, if applicable.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding benefits, including ACA, ERISA, and HIPAA.
• Prepare and submit required governmental filings, audits, and ensure that plan provisions are followed.
• Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package.
• Process executive FSA benefits.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date benefits records.
• Analyze data to assess benefits usage, services, coverage, effectiveness, and cost. Partner with HR leadership to adjust plans and strategies as necessary.
• Attend meetings with the benefits broker.
• Reconcile vendor bills
• Contact benefit providers for refunds or adjustments as necessary.
• Oversee the completion of benefit and beneficiary documentation.
• Maintain employee records and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Process enrollments, changes, and terminations in a timely manner.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations on benefits-related metrics, as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Support the HR department in implementing programs to help improve the employee experience.
• Assist with ad-hoc HR projects.
• Process employees' queries.
• Stay up-to-date and comply with changes in labor legislation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. HR benefits experience of 5 years or more can be substituted.
• Proven experience as an HR Benefits Specialist, HR Assistant, or relevant human resources/administrative position.
• Experience with HR databases and HRIS systems (UKG preferred).
• Knowledge of human resources processes and best practices.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.
• Familiarity with MS Office suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to handle data with confidentiality.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.

Physical Requirements

This job will require frequent typing, sitting, stooping, standing, kneeling and lifting up to 30-lbs, 50-lbs with assistance if requested.

The salary range for this position is $50,000.00 - $55,000.00.