BENEFITS SPECIALIST - HUMAN RESOURCES

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PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Benefits Specialist provides analytical, process flow and vendor management support to the Benefits team related to major benefits areas such as 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, health insurance programs and ensuring vendors are meeting service level agreements. Evaluates and manages workflow process, program documents and program policies.  Provides analytical support to ensure plan compliance with federal laws and agencies governing health and welfare programs such as ERISA, ACA, IRS, CMS, EEOC, ADA, etc.  Key functions include:
•    Manages all daily/weekly activities related to the 401K plan including deferral change audits and employee eligibility changes. Oversees and prepares all required 401K plan notifications and highlights, including communications, posting and distribution.
•    Administers the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Tuition Reimbursement program, 3rd party vendor relationship and support, and program policy and updates.  Serves as the point person for the program, field any questions from employees related to policy or service, manages program communications.
•    Manages the third party leave administrator to ensure the proper leave type has been administered against the business requirements document and CA/Federal laws, advises/coordinates ADA recommendations with manager and Employee Relations Advisors.
•    Participates in professional activities to keep abreast of changes in legislation & new developments in the field
•    Performs other duties as assigned

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

*Bachelor's degree or high school diploma with equivalent work experience *Strong quantitative skills and the ability to think critically *Preferred: Prior experience in administration of health and welfare plans preferred
 

CERTIFICATIONS PREFERRED

*Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)
 

 

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