Hybrid Benefits Specialist

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About the role

  • Benefits Specialist at EXP managing and administering benefits and retirement programs. Playing a crucial role in employee support and compliance with benefit regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Serves as the benefits subject matter expert and primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits inquiries and issues.
  • Analyzes benefits data and trends to make informed recommendations for improvements.
  • Conducts regular audits of benefits programs to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
  • Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
  • Effectively interprets FMLA, ADA, and state leave implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.
  • Ensures compliance with and administer COBRA and ACA
  • Maintains the benefit administration system, conducts system audits, ensures proper delivery of benefit information to benefit providers.
  • Maintains the benefit administration system’s file feed process with benefit vendors, working with benefit vendors and benefit system contacts to resolve any issues.
  • Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability, FMLA, and Workers’ Compensation.
  • Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amount.
  • Coordinates the open enrollment process, including configuration of the benefit administration system and testing, communications, helping employees with any open enrollment questions, and post open enrollment cleanup/analytics.
  • Assists with new-hire orientations.
  • Administers various programs such as tuition/training reimbursement and wellness allowance.
  • Provides necessary reports as requested.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Associate’s degree in HR or related field, but experience and/or other training/certification may be substituted for the education.
  • Two to five years’ experience in HR and/or benefits administration.
  • HRIS Knowledge including Oracle and bswift.
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification, Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) credential.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Vacation time
  • 401(k) retirement benefits

Job title

Benefits Specialist

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$75,000 - $85,000 per year

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

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