Benefits Specialist

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Hampton
Posted on: May 9, 2024

Job Description:

Position Purpose:The benefits specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan. Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.Primary Duties:

• Assists with new-hire orientations.
• Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.
• Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.
• Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.
• Enrolls employees with carriers and process life status changes.
• Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
• Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts. Manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment.
• Assists with the open enrollment process.
• Administers the tuition reimbursement program.
• Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges.Qualifications/Skills Knowledge & Abilities:
  • Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
  • Extensive use with Microsoft spreadsheets.Education Requirements: Minimum Requirements:
    • Associate's degree in HR or related field, but experience and/or other training/certification may be substituted for the education.
    • Two years' experience in HR and/or benefits administration. Preferred:
      • Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field of study.
      • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification credential.Environmental:
        • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
        • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

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