Job Summary:
We are looking for an enthusiastic go-getter seeking an exciting opportunity as the Benefits and Leave Specialist at Verellen, Inc. The position is responsible for the administration of all benefits plans. The Benefits and Leave Specialist position plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and satisfaction of our employees. Your keen attention to detail, self-motivation, sense of urgency, and collaborative spirit will be crucial to ensuring your success in this role. This position reports to the HR Director.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in vendor websites with accurate eligibility information.
- Assists with new-hire orientations.
- Responsible for new hire process.
- Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records.
- Performs audit checks of benefits-related data.
- Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.
- 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.
- Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA.
- Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.
- Works closely with Broker for the open enrollment process.
- Performs plan audits on a monthly basis.
- Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges.
- Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package.
- Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment, and summary plan descriptions.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and DOL requirements.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.
· Excellent organizational and time management skills.
· Maintain confidentiality with all employee interactions.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Education and Experience:
Required: Associate’s degree in HR or related field, but experience and/or other training/certification may be substituted for the education.
Three to five years of recent and relevant benefits administration experience.
Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job.
It is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Commute:
- High Point, NC 27263 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- High Point, NC 27263: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person