Benefits Specialist

Overview

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Job Purpose:

Provides Health & Welfare Benefit support across the enterprise. Responsible for benefits administration, process improvement, HRIS elements, reporting & tracking, corporate wellness, compliance, and aligns Total Rewards objectives with the company strategic objectives.

THIS IS A 100% REMOTE POSITION. May be required to travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Performs the evaluation, analysis, and selection of employee Health & Welfare Benefit Programs and is the liaison between employee benefit providers and the associates. Supports marketing tactics for communicating benefit programs to associates through a variety of channels including SharePoint.
• Recommend changes in benefits offered, especially new benefits aimed at employee satisfaction and retention.
• Establishes strong partnerships with all benefit vendors and leads all benefits administration processes while maintaining accurate SOP documents.
• Lead the annual Open Enrollment process; including UKG configuration, corporate training, creation of materials and assist individuals with enrollment.
• Manage Leave Administration with third party vendor.
• Responsible for all 401k administration, NDT, True Up, SAR and partnering with Payroll for the Audit.
• Leads all compliance related processes for Benefits, including ACA/1095C, PCORI, 5500’s, SAR, Medicare Part D, SBC distribution, FSA NDT, and others as required.
• Administer the UKG workflow, process, plan rules, and proper deductions for life events and benefit changes.
• Review daily HRIS benefit requests for accuracy. Contact employees as needed regarding their elected plans to resolve discrepancies.
• Process Medical Support Orders, Medicare requests, and other agency inquiries.
• Manage employee dependent verification policy, in efforts to comply with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
• Measure Improvement – Monthly metrics, End of the Year Participation & Risk Summary Report
• Provide subject matter expertise to employees and managers in the areas of benefits, wellness, and compliance.
• Respond to daily inquiries in an orderly and timely fashion and provide resources and next steps, as needed.
• Benefit reporting & billing census reconciliation. Compile reports and send them to AP for processing.
• Provide standardized reports as needed.
• Completes projects by clarifying project objective; setting timetables and schedules; conducting research; developing and organizing information; fulfilling requests.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; and enforcing adherence to requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements both adopted and pending affecting employee benefit programs including 401k.
• In-depth knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPPA, and related leave practices and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills. Knowledgeable in employment procedures, relevant laws, explaining human resource policies and benefits.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.
• Capability of effective planning and priority setting.
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet changing deadlines.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, MS office suite.
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements both adopted and pending affecting employee benefit programs including 401k.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 5+ years of Benefit Administration experience
• Minimum 2 years HRIS experience
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel/Powerpoint)
• Experience with UKG is a plus
• Experience with BI reporting tool is a plus
• CEB or SHRM designation (or current candidate) is a plus
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment. Occasionally may need to reach, stoop, or kneel.

Salary and Benefits:

At Aventiv, our salary and benefits are designed to fit you as a whole person. We offer a salary range based on experience and qualifications to ensure your unique contributions are met with our most competitive offer.

• $78,239 – $89,192
• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Voluntary Benefits
  
  
  

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Equal Employment Policy:

Aventiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All decisions regarding recruiting, hiring, promotion, assignment, training, termination and other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, biological sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender presentation, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. We do not discriminate based on genetic information in accordance with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.