Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist

The Benefits Specialist performs the day-to-day administrative and compliance functions for the Company's benefits programs, including health and welfare and retirement plans, in compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and applicable Federal and/or State employment laws in the U.S. The role will also support the benefit programs in Canada.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Benefits Specialist administers and communicates the company's benefits regarding plan options, policy features, enrollment, and regulatory requirements. Guides the Company's multi-state employees, acting as a liaison between benefit vendors and employees. Advises employees clearly and concisely on qualified life events, eligibility, coverage, open enrollment questions, and other benefits matters. Supports HR and employees and/or dependents in resolving benefit inquiries timely. Processes and audits employee benefit changes, carrier discrepancy reporting, and open enrollment data changes. Provides payment reconciliations to AP. Responsible for benefit updates for payroll, including benefits premium adjustments and corrections. Completes documents including court orders, disability, and State forms. Advises employees on required benefit premiums while on leave, tracks payments, and interfaces with payroll as needed. Participates in testing the HRIS system during implementations and preparation for open enrollment. Responsible for reviewing vendor error reports, researching, and identifying issues while partnering with the HRIS team on the resolution. Documents and maintains administrative and compliance procedures for assigned benefits processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct Reports- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports Indirect Reports- Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements: Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Preferred): Associate's Degree or equivalent job-related work experience Field of Study/Area of Experience: Human Resources Management or Business Administration - 3+ years of experience administering health and welfare benefit programs

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

- Proficient in ERISA, DOL, IRS, COBRA, HIPAA, PPACA regulations

- Strong understanding of health, welfare, and retirement (401(k)) programs

- Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills

- Thrives in fast-paced, team-oriented environments

- Balances empathy with objectivity towards employees' personal circumstances

- Skillful interpersonal abilities coupled with the capacity to cultivate peer relationships

- Strategically plans and problem-solves to achieve results

- Clear, effective verbal and written communication of programs and policies

- Applies strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills

- Collaborative team player

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

- Experience with HR systems such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, or ADP

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods (66%+ each day), the ability to hear the telephone, the ability to enter data on a computer, and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding Advantage Solutions Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.