Benefits and Leave Specialist

Coppell, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Benefits and Leave Specialist ensures all operational aspects of our benefit plans including leave of absence programs operate efficiently and effectively and comply with regulatory requirements. This role is responsible for ensuring our team members understand their benefit offerings and providing solutions to meet their needs. Additionally this position manages the ongoing maintenance and administration of annual programs including insurance benefits 401(k) and leave of absence processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manage all day-to-day benefits operations including responding to emails from vendors and Team Members processing invoices and resolving data issues.
Administers the tuition reimbursement program
Administers the 401(k) savings plan including weekly deferrals and loan changes annual audit and 5500 filing
Work with third party to administers and tracks LOA cases ensuring compliance with federal state and company policies while supporting team members throughout the process.
Coordinates with team members managers and third party to ensure timely and accurate leave documentation and return-to-work transitions.
Coordinate payroll payments for team members while on leave to ensure accurate pay.
Assists in organizing annual open enrollment and ensure system and communications are accurate and ready for Team Members enrollment
Works closely with benefits vendors and broker to ensure all benefits plans are operating as designed
Coordinate and maintain documentation for all ADA cases.
Engages in regular meetings with broker and carrier.
Ensure that benefits operations comply with state and federal laws
Maintain/write/update all benefits processes and documentation
Assist with the development and communication of Wellness programs
Perform quality checks of benefits-related data
Assist with the review and completion of all benefits agreements
Apply continuous improvement philosophy to processes to improve administration reduce cost and increase efficiency
Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

At least 2 years of benefits and leave administration experience either in HR or other discipline
Bachelors degree in HR management business or other related subject areas a plus
Understanding of HIPAA ERISA COBRA Internal Revenue Codes (as they apply to health and welfare plans) and other statutes governing employer-sponsored benefit plans.
Customer service oriented with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Ability to quickly absorb and learn new concepts and new software programs
Ability to transition between strategic big-picture and details of day-to-day operations.
Strong MS Office particularly Excel (pivot tables lookups complex formulas)
Strong organizational and communication skills
Must be detail-oriented able to multi-task and meet critical deadlines
Team player with the ability to work with and communicate well to all levels of the organization as well as across functions

Required Experience:

DescriptionJOB SUMMARYThe Benefits and Leave Specialist ensures all operational aspects of our benefit plans including leave of absence programs operate efficiently and effectively and comply with regulatory requirements. This role is responsible for ensuring our team members understand their benefi...

Description

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manage all day-to-day benefits operations including responding to emails from vendors and Team Members processing invoices and resolving data issues.
Administers the tuition reimbursement program
Administers the 401(k) savings plan including weekly deferrals and loan changes annual audit and 5500 filing
Work with third party to administers and tracks LOA cases ensuring compliance with federal state and company policies while supporting team members throughout the process.
Coordinates with team members managers and third party to ensure timely and accurate leave documentation and return-to-work transitions.
Coordinate payroll payments for team members while on leave to ensure accurate pay.
Assists in organizing annual open enrollment and ensure system and communications are accurate and ready for Team Members enrollment
Works closely with benefits vendors and broker to ensure all benefits plans are operating as designed
Coordinate and maintain documentation for all ADA cases.
Engages in regular meetings with broker and carrier.
Ensure that benefits operations comply with state and federal laws
Maintain/write/update all benefits processes and documentation
Assist with the development and communication of Wellness programs
Perform quality checks of benefits-related data
Assist with the review and completion of all benefits agreements
Apply continuous improvement philosophy to processes to improve administration reduce cost and increase efficiency
Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

At least 2 years of benefits and leave administration experience either in HR or other discipline
Bachelors degree in HR management business or other related subject areas a plus
Understanding of HIPAA ERISA COBRA Internal Revenue Codes (as they apply to health and welfare plans) and other statutes governing employer-sponsored benefit plans.
Customer service oriented with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Ability to quickly absorb and learn new concepts and new software programs
Ability to transition between strategic big-picture and details of day-to-day operations.
Strong MS Office particularly Excel (pivot tables lookups complex formulas)
Strong organizational and communication skills
Must be detail-oriented able to multi-task and meet critical deadlines
Team player with the ability to work with and communicate well to all levels of the organization as well as across functions

Required Experience:

Key Skills

Customer Service
Fmla
HIPAA
Microsoft Outlook
Benefits Administration
HRIS
Payroll
Employment & Labor Law
ADP
Human Resources
Phone Etiquette
Workday

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