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Role:
The Senior Benefits Administrator position is responsible for administering the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plans, etc.). This position provides excellent customer service and communication of benefits plans. The Senior Benefits Administrator maintains employee benefits records, ensuring compliance with Federal/State/Local rules and regulations.
Benefits:
Excellent Health Insurance options including a FREE employee only option
Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance options
FREE life insurance equal to your annualized pay rate
401k with a 50% match up to the first 6% of your contributions
7 paid Holidays
2 paid Personal days
10 paid Vacation days
Min CompensationUSD $70,000.00/Yr. Max CompensationUSD $76,000.00/Yr. Responsibilities
Administers the organization's employee benefits program, which includes insurance policies such as health, life, and disability
Oversees daily benefits processing utilizing the UKG Pro/PlanSource HRIS system
Ensures completion of enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, distributions, loans, and hardships, etc.
Designs and updates UKG Pro/PlanSource Benefits Administration portal for all benefit plans
Distributes materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment, and summary plan descriptions
Provides training, as needed, and support to group benefits associates, home office associates, and the field staff
Oversees processing of electronic enrollment forms for employees who wish to enroll in benefit programs including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, etc.
Provides customer service support to internal and external customers
Develops communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package
Processes group health claims and payments weekly for the self-insured medical program
Serves as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators
Participates in the annual benefit renewal in conjunction with the insurance broker and various vendors
Monitors administrative costs of benefits programs and recommends cost containment strategies, including alternative methods for administration and funding
Assists in preparing budgetary recommendations and assists in the monitoring, verifying, and reconciling of budgeted funds
Coordinates transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administration
Evaluates and revises internal processes to improve efficiency
Documents and maintains administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes SOP's
Ensures compliance with applicable government regulations
Ensures timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees
Submits all benefit plan invoices monthly to the finance department for processing and payment
Audits the accuracy and update performance of benefit functions for HRIS
Prepares, collects, and organizes data for assessments and audits
Assists with design and maintenance of organizational structure within the HRIS as it relates to benefits administration
Special projects and other related duties as assigned
Administers the organization's employee benefits program, which includes insurance policies such as health, life, and disability
Oversees daily benefits processing utilizing the UKG Pro/PlanSource HRIS system
Ensures completion of enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, distributions, loans, and hardships, etc.
Designs and updates UKG Pro/PlanSource Benefits Administration portal for all benefit plans
Distributes materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment, and summary plan descriptions
Provides training, as needed, and support to group benefits associates, home office associates, and the field staff
Oversees processing of electronic enrollment forms for employees who wish to enroll in benefit programs including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, etc.
Provides customer service support to internal and external customers
Develops communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package
Processes group health claims and payments weekly for the self-insured medical program
Serves as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators
Participates in the annual benefit renewal in conjunction with the insurance broker and various vendors
Monitors administrative costs of benefits programs and recommends cost containment strategies, including alternative methods for administration and funding
Assists in preparing budgetary recommendations and assists in the monitoring, verifying, and reconciling of budgeted funds
Coordinates transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administration
Evaluates and revises internal processes to improve efficiency
Documents and maintains administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes SOP's
Ensures compliance with applicable government regulations
Ensures timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees
Submits all benefit plan invoices monthly to the finance department for processing and payment
Audits the accuracy and update performance of benefit functions for HRIS
Prepares, collects, and organizes data for assessments and audits
Assists with design and maintenance of organizational structure within the HRIS as it relates to benefits administration
Special projects and other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Customer service attitude and strong people skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and technical aptitude with the ability to use other Microsoft products, including PowerPoint; experience with HRIS, and benefits databases
Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of benefit plan designsAbility to understand, evaluate and make judgment on proposals (RFPs)
Passionate problem solver
Project and team management/leadership skills and experience.Ability to work effectively in a team environment.Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines
Knowledge of benefits contract language
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management or related field
Experience and/or other training/certification may be substituted for education requirement
Three to five (3-5) years of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience
SHRM-CP or CEBS professional designations preferred.
Physical requirements:
Continuously able to work in office environment
Continuously able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, telephone, and computer printer
Continuously able to sit at a computer for up to 8 hours
Able to alternate between sitting and standing, as needed throughout the day
Occasionally able to lift up to 15 lbs.
Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking
