The Senior Benefits Specialist is the main contact for employees regarding benefits inquiries, including health, wellness, enrollments, retirement, and voluntary benefits. The role involves resolving claims, providing eligibility support, and engaging in projects to improve the benefits programs.
Client Details
Our client excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion they create. They are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables them to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands.
Description
- Manages the daily operations of health and insurance benefits programs, ensuring efficient service delivery and optimal performance.
- Contributes to the creation of educational materials and the delivery of benefits presentations to enhance employee understanding and utilization of company healthcare and insurance offerings.
- Assists with the execution and oversight of benefits programs, including communication strategies and impact assessments.
- Supports key annual benefits processes, such as Open Enrollment, compliance reporting, and program evaluation.
- Leads benefits training sessions and new hire orientations to familiarize employees with available benefits.
- Manages the administration of Leaves of Absence, FMLA, STD, LTD, Worker's Compensation, and third-party claims efficiently.
- Assists with bench marking and analysis of current benefits programs to assess their effectiveness and ensure employee satisfaction.
- Oversees the administration of health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, as well as Flexible Spending Accounts and COBRA.
- Serves as the liaison with the 401(k) plan administrator, handling tasks related to SPDs, Non-Discrimination Testing, Form 5500, Loans & Withdrawals, Forfeiture Accounts, fee disclosure statements, enrollments, and quarterly adjustments.
Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Over 5 years of experience in benefits administration.
- In-depth expertise in employee benefits regulations and industry best practices.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain positive relationships with vendors, employees, and senior leadership.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication, with proven presentation skills.
- Solid understanding of OSHA regulations and workers' compensation policies.
- Familiarity with multi-state leave benefits and compliance requirements.
Job Offer
- Medical and dental benefits starting day 1
- Amazing temporary to permanent opportunity
- Competitive hourly rate
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