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Job Location drjobs

The Woodlands, TX - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Job Description

Benefits Specialist

Position Summary
The Benefits Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Director Compensation and Benefits through the administration of Benefit programs in the US to ensure they are delivered in accordance with plan documents regulatory requirements internal processes and policies. Applies knowledge of benefits techniques processes and practices. This person will collaborate effectively with external vendors and multiple levels of the internal organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Provides advice to employees on Benefit policies practices programs and guidelines and identifies researches and resolves daily matters.
  • Leads or assists all benefit programs such as open enrollment benefit fairs wellness events and supports new hire orientation.
  • Manages and monitors operation of HRIS system as it relates to benefits administration.
  • Manages the exchange of information with carriers and external brokers for claim and utilization data enrollment information and invoice payment/review. Ensures ongoing accuracy integrity and completeness of data and processes in the system.
  • Monitors and ensures timely completion of audit compliance and reporting activities related to US benefit plans including regulatory filings and updates notices ACA mandates & reporting and plan audits as required. Remains up to date with industry trends regulatory changes and best practices making recommendations to management for change.
  • Assists in research and data trend analysis to make informed recommendations regarding the company's benefits programs.
  • Prepares and delivers concise reports to leadership regarding the effectiveness of benefit programs and recommendations for improvement.
  • Reviews and assesses efficiency of internal procedures and processes; documents processes; recommends appropriate changes to support automation and continuous improvement.
  • Delivers training and ongoing guidance effectively promoting benefit programs and initiatives to HR management and employees.
  • Works collaboratively with internal business units to recommend solutions to resolve benefit issues and serves as an ongoing resource to the entire organization on benefit inquiries and issues.

Education Experience & Training
  • Bachelor's Degree Professional certification such as SHRM CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) or CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) designation preferred.
  • 5 years’ experience with US health and welfare and retirement benefit programs and administration.
  • Advanced technology skills and skilled with Excel.
  • Workday experience strongly preferred.
  • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with management peers and other business units as well as external vendors. Maintains confidentiality and accuracy while performing duties.
  • Strong knowledge of benefit plan design and implementation with experience administering medical dental vision life insurance COBRA disability (leaves) and retirement plans.
  • Experience with benefits plan compliance including ERISA HIPAA ACA and other applicable laws and regulations.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to use and communicate data to make informed decisions.
  • Excellent collaboration communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate benefit information with employees at all levels.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Company Offers the Following Benefits to All FullTime Employees:
  • Medical Dental and Vision Insurance at no cost to employee
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 6% employer match
  • Quarterly Bonus
  • Competitive Paid Time off including eleven paid holidays
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance at no cost to the employee
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Dependent Education Scholarship Program

Employment Type

Full Time

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