Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees all employee benefits programs and the relevant laws/regulations that govern them, including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401K, COBRA, ERISA, ACA, flexible spending accounts and 401K benefits.
• Supervise the benefits coordinator in executing day-to-day tasks related to benefits administration.
• Manages and oversees all employee Leave of Absence programs and the relevant laws/regulations that govern them, including FMLA, LOA, ADA, and all other protected Leaves of Absences.
• Overall coordination and execution of benefit orientation process with new employees
• Coordinates with Payroll and Accounting for continuation of benefit deductions premiums during LOA
• Creates periodic compliance and reconciliation reporting within Paylocity/Bswift.
• Completes monthly and annual audits, ensuring compliance with ACA, notice distribution, non-discrimination testing, as well as any internal reviews of benefits plans & deductions.
• Responds to employee inquiries and/or claims assistance, in a manner that remains compliant with local, state, and federal laws, while providing excellent customer service at every interaction.
• Responsible for coordination and facilitation of annual Open Enrollment process.
• Collaborate with Compensation Manager, Director of HR Operations and Payroll department to oversee and audit the 401(k) program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Human Resources certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years preferred.
• Knowledge of employee benefits programs and the relevant laws and regulations that govern them, including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, COBRA, ERISA, FSA, HSA, & 401K
• Knowledge of FMLA, LOA, ADA, and all other protected Leaves of Absences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate complex benefit concepts in an understanding and empathetic manner.
• Ability to handle confidential matters and information with the highest level of discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Prioritize daily issues, tasks, and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently; self-starter with a strong work ethic and sense of urgency.