Benefits Specialist
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Hampton
Posted on: May 9, 2024
Job Description:
Position Purpose:The benefits specialist is responsible for
assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement
programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-
and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan. Ensures the accuracy of
all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with
accurate eligibility information.Primary Duties:
- Assists with new-hire orientations.
- Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.
- Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan
changes.
- Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines
eligibility.
- 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.
- Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees
relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts.
Manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment.
- Assists with the open enrollment process.
- Administers the tuition reimbursement program.
- Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing
charges.Qualifications/Skills Knowledge & Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable
laws.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar
software.
- Extensive use with Microsoft spreadsheets.Education
Requirements: Minimum Requirements:
- Associate's degree in HR or related field, but experience
and/or other training/certification may be substituted for the
education.
- Two years' experience in HR and/or benefits administration.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field of
study.
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified
Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification credential.Environmental:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a
computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Hampton , Benefits Specialist, Other , Hampton, Virginia
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