Benefits Administrator

Job Summary

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, accident plans, flexible spending plans, retirement plans, etc.). This position provides excellent customer service and designs quality benefits plans. The Benefits Administrator continually investigates new benefits programs, improves existing programs, and supervises and monitors benefits administration.  The Benefits Administrator also has strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs & is effective at planning and priority setting with an ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines while also being very detail & team oriented.

Key Responsibilities

1.    Advises individuals regarding eligibility and coverage for such programs as health, dental, vision, group life, long- and short-term disability, retirement, income continuation, and other such policies.
2.    Communicates provisions of benefit packages by way of benefit booklets, new employee orientations, and annual policy renewal meetings.
3.    Compiles and maintains benefits records and documentation.
4.    Displays exceptional customer service and enjoys helping employees.
5.    Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, OBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements.
6.    Knowledge working with vendors, files, data feeds, and acting as a systems integrator.
7.    May assist with special projects within the benefits area.
8.    May conduct research to determine the effectiveness of benefit programs and policies.
9.    Researches, analyzes, evaluates, and administers corporate benefit plans and programs to meet the organization's strategy.

Minimum Job Requirements

1.    Advanced Excel knowledge including the use of Vlookups and Macros preferred.
2.    Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
3.    CEBS or CBP certification preferred.
4.    Minimum 4 years of related Benefits experience required.
5.    Minimum 4 years working in associated administration with an organization that has at least 500 employees while serving employees and completing compliance, notices, auditing, billing, and financial work duties.
6.    Oracle HCM system Excel knowledge preferred.
7.    Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
8.    Spanish speaking and writing required.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.
 
Physical Requirements

1.    May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
2.    Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
3.    Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
4.    Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day
5.    Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs. on an occasional basis.
6.    Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
7.    Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Safety Level

Non-Safety Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

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