Job Description
Job Number:
340353
Category:
Finance/Accounting
Details:
Job title: Benefits Assistant
Pay rate: $27/hr.
Location: Spring, TX
Zip Code: 77380
Keywords: #Benefits; #Coordinator; #Documentation; #Nowhiring
Belcan is hiring for a Benefits Assistant Spring, Texas. In this position, you will assist with the creation and use of competitive and compliant benefit programs.
Responsibilities:
• Document processes and update process procedures as needed.
• Assist with maintaining benefit plan documentation filings for various plans.
• Assist with timely communication with benefit vendors regarding gaps in benefit plan delivery so that any issues are identified, and solutions are implemented.
• Partner with Information Technology (IT) and providers regarding system updates, interfaces and customizations as assigned.
• Participate in the entire life cycle of implementing benefits programs with internal departments (IT and payroll) and external vendors. Assist with user acceptance testing.
• Identify service and/or system issues for external and internal stakeholders and vendors. Make recommendations for resolution to department leadership.
• Perform operational and transactional tasks required to administer company benefit programs and provides prompt and accurate responses to customers through a variety of channels (i.e. email, phone, chat.)
• Partner with vendors/providers to support flawless administration of benefit plans, such as healthcare, 401(k), short term disability, long term disability, and leaves.
• Support compliance of associated state and federal laws/regulations and mandatory record keeping through routine and ad hoc reporting as required. Identify discrepancies and report to management.
• Partner with internal and external parties to ensure all benefit deductions, including arrears and refunds, 401(k) deferrals and contributions, or payment of wage replacement are accurate as assigned. Audit associated system reports to ensure accuracy and takes necessary action to correct discrepancies.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment to vendors and funding of various plans.
• Work with internal parties to ensure timely and accurate booking of various benefit payments.
• Reconcile, on a regular basis, various aspect of plans to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Independently manage time effectively and prioritizes daily tasks. Assist other team members as needed.
• Must show ownership of one”s work and areas of responsibility.
Top 3 Must-Have Skills
1. Experience with 401k/Healthcare benefits/ Open Enrollment
2. Experience with Claim issues
3. Customer Service Oriented individual
Preferred Requirements:
• One to three years of experience in Benefits Administration.
• Prior experience in HRIS platform with Workday or Success Factors a plus.
• Proactively partners with Payroll, HRIS associates and vendors to ensure seamless delivery.
• Basic understanding of employment laws as they apply to the hiring process
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to establish relationships quickly and easily
• Ability to work well under pressure with excellent time management skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel experience in pivot tables and VLOOKUP
• Must be task-oriented and be able to consistently meet deadlines
• Highly self-motivated, able to work fairly autonomously with general direction
• Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and ADP Modules: Time and Attendance a plus
• Some knowledge and administration of 401(k) plans and day-to-day activity including loading and funding of contributions
• Some knowledge and administration of LOA (STD, LTD, FMLA, ADA and intermittent leave)
• Some knowledge and administration of Health & Welfare plans including Worksite benefits
• Must be a team player and work effectively and efficiently in a team environment
If you are interested in this Benefits Assistant position in Spring, TX, please apply via the ‘apply now’ link provided.
Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world’s most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract/temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments in the engineering, IT, and professional fields. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a team-driven Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.belcan.com.