Benefits Specialist

Description

The Benefits Specialist administers employee benefit plans ensuring compliance with plan documents and government regulations.

Compensation Data: Non-exempt hourly pay starting at $30/hr based upon experience.

Travel: Up to 15%

Location: REMOTE - Must live in EST or CST. M-F, regular business hours

Key Responsibilities

• Performs day to day administration of employee benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and savings plan.
• Oversees relationships with third-party vendors and works closely with benefit consultants to ensure a smooth and beneficial employee experience.
• Performs benefit orientations, assists employees with enrollments, updates participant information on carrier websites, prepares monthly invoices and manages COBRA administration.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and year-end reports for local, state and federal agencies. Understands requirements for OSHA, Worker’s Comp and EEO reporting and applies knowledge to ensure accuracy and timeliness of reported information.
• Collaborates with human resource team members to provide quality service to plan participants.
• Maintains employee records ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Oversees the interfaces between internal and third-party systems and resolves technical issues in coordination with IT and third-party vendors.
• Creates and runs reports as required for department, financial and operational reporting and audits.
• Produces data analytics to support the plans’ administration and data requests from internal management and external consultants.
• Works with HR Leadership Team to identify benefit trends and cost drivers and provides input to plan design change considerations.
  
  

Education & Qualifications

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or equivalent experience required.
• A minimum of five (5) years' related experience in employee benefit administration.
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist designation preferred.
• Experience with Paylocity, including report writing abilities preferred.
  
  

Competencies

• High attention to detail and strong organizational, planning and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks against tight deadlines, maintain highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite of products, with advanced skills in Excel.
• Requires excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must have demonstrated ability to successfully establish effective interpersonal relationships with a variety of management and staff and work independently toward project deliverables.
• Exposure to Fair Labor Standards Act, ERISA, COBRA, ACA, EEO and other relevant federal regulations.
  
  

Why Join BFG Supply

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance Coverage
• HSA or FSA with employer contribution
• Employer Provided Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• FMLA, AD&D, Voluntary Benefits, EAP, Teladoc
• 401(k) Contribution Matching Program
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
  
  

Our Commitment And Difference

Founded in 1972, BFG Supply has a long history of serving the Green Industry including Professional Grower, Independent Lawn & Garden, Controlled Environment Agriculture and Hydroponic industries. As an established industry leader, BFG provides the highest levels of customer service, the broadest product range, and innovative technology solutions. BFG is a true single source supplier for all your Green Industry needs from watering tools and control solutions to multi-acre fully integrated professional greenhouse structures. In a world full of change you can take comfort in knowing that BFG Supply is focused on caring for your business needs. We look forward to providing the best customer service in the industry and supporting the growth of our customers.

BFG Supply Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.

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