Benefits Specialist

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,AnswerValue:u003cpu003eu003cspanu003eu003cbu003eu003cuu003eGeneral Job Summary u003c/uu003eu003c/bu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eu003cspanu003eThis position is responsible for working side by side with the Company’s benefits team to u003c/spanu003eadminister and communicate the Company’s benefit plans effectively, efficiently and within federal and state guidelines. u003cspanu003eu0026nbsp;The Benefits Specialist will also assist the team with any other benefit related tasks as needed. u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eu003cbu003eu003cuu003eKey Job Responsibilities u003c/uu003eu003c/bu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eAssist with the administration of various benefit programs, including group insurance, medical, dental, and vision, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, life policies, accident and disability, and retirement programs.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eSupport the Leave of Absence process and ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eManage COBRA process.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eManage and update benefit information on the colleague’s benefits website.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eIdentify opportunities to automate benefits administration and processing to improve service levels, increase efficiency, and control costs.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eIdentify and implement strategies to improve colleague communication and education regarding the Company benefit programs.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eAdvise individuals regarding eligibility and coverage for programs such as health, dental, vision, group life, long-term and short-term disability, 401(k), and other applicable benefits.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eAct as a liaison between the Company and colleagues as benefit issues arise.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eManage the benefits inbox to answer colleague questions regarding benefits.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eHelp support the annual open enrollment process, including communications, review within the HRIS system, and presentations.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eReview and process monthly benefit invoices.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eRecognize the need to remain flexible and display a strong sense of urgency.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003ePerform other related essential duties as assigned or requested.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eu003cbu003eu003cuu003eEducation and Work Experience u003c/uu003eu003c/bu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eBachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003e1 years of progressive experience in the field of Benefits Plan Administration.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eu003cbu003eu003cuu003eKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities u003c/uu003eu003c/bu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eAbility to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eAbility to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and personal information of colleagues.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eAbility to cultivate trusting, professional, and respectful relationships.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eExcellent customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eStrong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eKnowledge of Workday system preferred.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eProficient with MS Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eDemonstrated ability to address multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.u003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eExceptional problem-solving skills with consistent follow throughu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cspanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003c/pu003e,

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