Benefit & Compliance Specialist

Applied Technical Services LLC (ATS or the Company) is a leading provider of critical testing inspection certification and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing power generation aerospace medical and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

The benefits specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all health and welfare benefits flexible spending accounts ancillary benefit programs and leave management. The specialist will also ensure seamless operations of other compliance programs.

Responsibilities:

Manage benefits-related activities across a multi-state workforce of 2100 employees

Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments and deductions in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information and ensure accurate contributions.

Assist with open enrollment process including communications distribution OE system testing and educational webinars.

Perform quality checks of benefits-related data.

Assist employees and managers with their benefit questions or issues. Provide additional assistance when employees are experiencing issues with insurance carriers.

Process and administer leave-of-absence accommodation requests and applicable disability paperwork.

Assist with ACA compliance and management of 1095Cs.

Participate in monthly invoice reconciliation and billing.

Administer and manages the companys drug and alcohol testing programs including FAA PHMSA FMCSA and random testing protocols through compliance and monitoring sites including DISA ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Navigate benefits operations for various plans during post-merger integration

Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations across multiple cycles and jurisdictions

Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience and Skills:

Bachelors degree and 2 years of Employee Benefits experience required ideally in rapidly growing organization. Additional HR generalist experience preferred

SHRM-CP PHR or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) preferred.

Knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws including leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by the FMLA ADA and other applicable leave laws.

Knowledge and prior experience administering FMLA leave and navigating ADA accommodation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Customer service oriented with the ability to respond to questions/concerns timely and accurately

Experience streamlining or automating operational processes

Benefits include: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance company issued credit card and/or reimbursement for all business-related expenses.

High potential for growth in a rapidly growing PE backed company.

Supplemental Pay: Considerable P&L based variable compensation plan

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

Applied Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination due to race color religion gender age national origin disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Accordingly the company will consider only U.S. Persons for this position. A U.S. Person includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e. green card holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.