Benefits Specialist at None

Job Summary:

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration of all benefits to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary life products, short-and long-term disability, flex spending accounts, health reimbursement account, 401(k). Additionally, this role will oversee the Company’s Leave Management programs to include medical leaves and workers compensation and will be responsible for supporting the human resources department performing various administrative functions in support of the Vice President of Human Resources. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
• Assist with new hire orientation to include dissemination of benefits packets and enrollment materials.
• Perform quality checks of benefits-related data.
• Process enrollments involving life status changes.
• Respond to benefits inquiries from employees.
• Conduct and complete employment verifications.
• Maintain HRIS system records with personnel changes.
• Administer all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork to include personal, medical, disability, Family Medical Leave, and workers’ compensation.
• Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absence and disabilities. 
• Respond to 401(k) inquiries from employees related to enrollment, plan changes and contribution amounts.
• Assist with annual benefits renewals and open enrollment processes.
• Maintain department filing.
• Assist with department audits to ensure compliance.
• Assist the human resources department with various human resources programs, processes, and procedures.

Job Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and procedures.
• Prior knowledge of human resources and benefits administration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Payroll/HRIS Software.
• SHRM Certification Preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Department Expectations:

The Human Resources Coordinator is expected to exemplify professional qualities, competencies, and a positive attitude by demonstrating a strong capacity, commitment, and passion for meeting team members’ needs in ways that add value and enhance staff satisfaction. Collaboration is essential, both within the team and with internal and external customers. Must uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, excellence, respect, responsiveness, honesty, and integrity, consistently reflecting the Company’s professional values through your actions.