Breeze is hiring- join us!

Breeze Airways is seeking an experienced Benefits Specialist. Reporting to the Manager of Total Rewards, the Benefits Specialist will educate team members about the Breeze benefit package. This role will assist in facilitating employee benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave, short and long-term disability, health savings accounts, pet insurance, 401(k), leave of absence and workers compensation. The right individual is detail-oriented with a deep understanding of benefits administration.

Here’s what you’ll do

• Ensure all team members are educated about the various benefits offered by Breeze
• Manages and maintains accurate enrollment, leave of absence, and benefit records
• Acts as a liaison between the broker, insurance provider, and team members
• Educates and presents benefits to new hires and all team members during open enrollment
• Manages the 401(k) plan, works closely with the administrator, and leads informational sessions with internal team members
• Remains current and up to date on state and federal regulations concerning insurance, leaves and other benefits
• Assist team members with the benefits enrollment process and respond to team member inquiries regarding benefits
• Calculates what the cost to the company is for each benefit offered
• Remits payment to vendors monthly
• Has a basic understanding of the HRIS (Human Resource Information System)
• Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence

Here’s what you need to be successful

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in a Human Resources or Administration role
• Understanding of state and federal employment law and record-keeping standards

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Communications, Human Resources, or Business Administration
• 3+ years of generalist experience
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) or Human Capital Institute (HCI) membership and participation
• Experience with airlines or other transportation industry organizations
• Experience with Workday

Skills/Talents

• Exemplifies Breeze’s safety culture, values, and mission
• Operates with the highest integrity, tackles problems with ingenuity, constantly pursues excellence, and exercises kindness in all interactions
• The ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to think critically and analyze situations effectively as they relate to regulatory compliance
• Ability to facilitate cooperative relationships between/among people and departments
• Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization

Perks of the Job

• Health, Vision and Dental
• Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match
• 401K with Breeze Employee Match
• PTO
• Travel on Breeze and other Airlines too!