Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Summary:
The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration of employee benefits; retirement plan, the data processing of health insurance, leave of absence administration, supporting the new hires, while enforcing company policies and practices. The Benefits Specialist position is also responsible for planning the day-to- day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker’s compensation, life insurance, retirement plans, leaves of absence, and unemployment claims). Coordinates benefits enrollment for staff, including serving as a liaison between employees and benefits providers and explaining benefits -programs to staff.
- Ensures accuracy of benefit program enrollments/deductions in the HRIS by verifying teammember benefit eligibility, reviewing/approving self-service enrollments, entering benefit and wellness program enrollment data in HRIS, reviewing supporting documents and HRIS data entries for completion and accuracy, correcting entries as needed, canceling or ensuring enrollment of team members affected by status changes, entering team member cancelations and transfers and confirming implementation of appropriate payroll deductions, and reconciling discrepancies.
- Advises staff, management and Human Resources staff on benefit policies and procedures by responding to inquiries regarding the processing and provisions of benefit plans including, but not limited to, the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Leave of Absence, Holiday and Paid Time Off policies, and incentive programs
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- 3 years administrative experience with an emphasis on benefits
- 3 years HRIS experience
- Working knowledge of Federal and California employee benefits laws
- Detailed understanding of Family Medical Leave Act, CFRA, and COBRA provisions and procedures
Salary Description
$28-$30/hr