Benefits Specialist

Company: JAM Workforce INC
Location: Franklin
Posted on: May 17, 2023

Job Description:

Essential Job DutiesTo perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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• Manages and administers all benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Coordinates employee enrollment and eligibility for benefits, including processing new hire enrollments, changes in coverage, and terminations.
• Serves as a point of contact for employees, providing information and assistance on benefit programs, policies, and procedures.
• Communicates with insurance carriers, vendors, and third-party administrators to resolve benefit-related issues and provide accurate and timely processing of benefit claims.
• Ensures timeliness and accuracy of required reporting, including but not limited to annual ACA reporting, FSA Discrimination Testing, etc.
• Collaborates with Benefits Manager for annual open enrollment process including coordination of timeline with vendors, brokers and TPA's; delivering Open Enrollment information meetings; manage communications, assist with enrollment questions, close process, and audit for completion.
• Collaborates with other HR team members, payroll, finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate and timely processing of benefit-related data and payments.
• Participates in benefits program design and implementation, including researching and evaluating benefit options, making recommendations, and assisting with communication and roll-out efforts.
• Ensures integrity and maintenance of benefits-related data in HRIS systems and timely completion and submission of required reporting.
• Stays updated on industry trends and best practices in employee benefits administration and make recommendations for process improvements and cost-effective benefit solutions.
• Other duties as assigned. - - -Qualifications---Must be proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams---Keeping "data first" mentality to advocate for data-driven insights, decisions and strategies---Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities---Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex benefits information to employees at all levels---Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously---Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate with cross-functional teams---Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions---Handle multiple priorities effectively---Independent discretion---Various operating systems---Standard office equipment---Microsoft Suite applications---Desktop, laptop and/or iPad---Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or related field (or equivalent experience)---Professional certifications in benefits administration or related field---3-5 years of benefits administration experience, including knowledge of employee benefits laws, regulations and best practices -Responsibilities---To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation---Manages and administers all benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance---Coordinates employee enrollment and eligibility for benefits, including processing new hire enrollments, changes in coverage, and terminations---Serves as a point of contact for employees, providing information and assistance on benefit programs, policies, and procedures---Communicates with insurance carriers, vendors, and third-party administrators to resolve benefit-related issues and provide accurate and timely processing of benefit claims---Ensures timeliness and accuracy of required reporting, including but not limited to annual ACA reporting, FSA Discrimination Testing, etc.---Collaborates with Benefits Manager for annual open enrollment process including coordination of timeline with vendors, brokers and TPA's; delivering Open Enrollment information meetings; manage communications, assist with enrollment questions, close process, and audit for completion---Collaborates with other HR team members, payroll, finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate and timely processing of benefit-related data and payments---Participates in benefits program design and implementation, including researching and evaluating benefit options, making recommendations, and assisting with communication and roll-out efforts---Ensures integrity and maintenance of benefits-related data in HRIS systems and timely completion and submission of required reporting---Stays updated on industry trends and best practices in employee benefits administration and make recommendations for process improvements and cost-effective benefit solutions---Other duties as assignedCompensation based on experience. $50-$60k Salary + Benefits. - -Powered by JazzHR

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