Benefits Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled

Benefits Specialist

to join our team on a temporary basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employee benefits administration. This role is best suited for someone who has supported benefits functions in a

larger corporate environment.

Pay: $30- $35/ hour

Location: Irvine, CA.

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  Duties:
  




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  Analyze, audit, reconcile and process monthly invoices and track budgets.
  
  


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  Process benefits reimbursements.
  
  


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  Upload employee information to medical reimbursement plan carrier for new hires/promotions.
  
  


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  Attend weekly meetings with carriers
  
  


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  Reporting for Finance
  
  


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  Fulfill ergonomics requests.
  
  


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  Review and approve employee enrollments including qualifying life events, audit employee benefits eligibility and process COBRA.
  
  


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  ACA compliance in preparation for 1095-C's.
  
  


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  Conduct new hire benefit orientation.
  
  


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  Respond to emails in Benefits inbox
  
  


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  Monitor and resolve carrier file feeds, error reports and enrollment issues.
  
  


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  Conduct affiliate benefits billing.
  
  


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  Educating team members on their available benefit offerings including but not limited to the group health plans and life/disability insurance.
  
  


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  Update and distribute compliance posters
  
  


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  Perform other duties as assigned as it relates to the Benefits department.
  
  




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  Desired Experience:
  




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  Previous experience and knowledge of laws and regulations that govern benefits administration.
  
  


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  Strong attention to detail is crucial when managing benefit records, claims and compliance.
  
  


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  Experience working with Brokers and Vendors.
  
  




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  Skills:
  




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  Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
  
  


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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.