JOB TITLE

Benefits Specialist

PROGRAM

Corporate

REPORTS TO

Human Resource Director

SALARY

$65,000.00

LOCATION

Remote

JOB TYPE

Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE

Exempt

General Description

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for managing our employees health benefit program to include FMLA, ADA and Workers comp. This position will also be in charge of our retirement and life insurance accounts. The Benefits specialist will be reporting directly to the HR Director

About You

The ideal candidate for our program is:

A self-motivated and dedicated person who is excited and passionate about helping our employees with their benefit needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field
5 Years of Related Experience
Experience in eligibility, claim, and/or compliance processing
Knowledge of MS Office 365
Must possess great communications skills.
Demonstrate knowledge of benefits and HRIS systems
Bilingual: English/Spanish
Detail-oriented, able to handle and manage conflict, technically astute, collaborative leader

What You’ll Be Doing

Handles all questions regarding the company’s benefit programs.
Reviews all employees’ benefits to ensure they are receiving the correct coverage.
Coordinates with health care providers and investment brokers
Consults with management regarding any new and exciting benefits plans.
Will focus on all FMLA, STD/LTD, and worker comp cases and will follow up with accordance to state and national regulations.
Ensures compliance in accordance with legislation such as PPACA, ERISA, COBRA.
Assist with the communication of education of benefits to our current employees.
Monitor and audit all benefit accounts and payroll adjustments and deductions.
Assist with benefit related documents in our HRIS.
Assist with our yearly open enrollment presentations and communications.
Maintains all employees’ records regarding benefits, retirement, and life plans.
Other duties as assigned.

About Urban Strategies

Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America.
COMPANY CULTURE	Our work is driven by our three core values: Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth. Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities. Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential.
BENEFITS	Remote work for eligible positions. Medical and Dental is paid 95% by company and 5% by employee (individual or family). Vision is covered 100% (individual or family). 401K matched contributions up to 4%. Employee Assistance Program. Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position. 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays. Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free. Positions that require laptops, the company provides one. Positions that require cellphone, company issues one.
PERKS	Meaningful employee engagement programs.
OTHER	Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks.

Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state and local legal protections.

To apply:

Please visit www.urbanstrategies.us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Benefit Specialist