Gaumard
Benefits Administrator
Gaumard, Miami, Florida, United States, 33196
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Benefits Administrator manages the Company's wellness and retirement programs to support the Company's benefit initiatives. This role serves as a Subject Matter Expert for Company through daily interpretation and administration of the Company's benefits and company-sponsored programs regarding plan options, policy features, enrollment, and other requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives direct supervision from the Human Resources Associate Director; may assist other departmental employees in the performance of the job functions. Does not supervise other position(s). Frequently exercises discretion.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Administers and maintains benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, leave of absence, and retirement plans.* Ensures compliance with Federal and State laws, including but not limited to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), etc.* Interprets and administers leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.).* Prepares reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies, such as the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, and other regulatory agencies.* Review and analyze changes to state and federal laws pertaining to benefits, and report necessary or suggest changes to management for consideration.* Prepare census data for payroll, insurance carriers, and management.* Plans and manages the development and distribution of benefit materials for open enrollment process, including plan changes, system updates, and coordinates the implementation and roll-out of Wellness programs.* Interprets benefit policies, reviews claims, and ensures all required forms and legal documents are supplied.* Assists in the procurement and evaluation of bids for services or benefit programs.* Coordinates and organizes all medical information and ensures that HIPAA and Employee Privacy guidelines are closely monitored and effectively executed in the review of leave cases. Performs other duties as assigned.* Serves as a subject matter expert for ADP.* Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management OR a related field and at least 1- 3 years of relevant professional experience.* At least 2 years of experience with an employee benefits program.* Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements both adopted and pending affecting employee benefit programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Medicare, Social Security, and DOL requirements.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Ability to effectively plan, organize and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality and confidentiality.* Displays strategic thinking and good judgment when faced with complex or challenging situations and decisions.* Advanced Microsoft Suite computer skills required. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)* Bilingual English Spanish is required.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Ability to communicate (read and write) effectively in a business environment.* Ability to follow procedures and instructions.* Ability to sit at a desk for long periods to assemble documentation and record data.* Ability to walk the facilities to collect necessary data.* Ability to lift, pull, push and carry objects and supplies (up to 20lbs).* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use his/her fingers.* The employee frequently is required to talk and/or hear.* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.* Ability to exercise independent judgment in determining how to conduct assigned tasks.
WHAT YOU'LL GET WHEN YOU JOIN THE GAUMARD FAMILY:
* Competitive Pay.* Full health benefits (medical, vision, dental).* Paid Time Off (PTO).* 11 Paid Holidays.* Retirement plan with 100% employer match up to 5% of employee's contribution.* Satisfaction knowing that you have joined a long-standing company.
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM must be willing and able to work some Saturdays or stay beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet business demands.
The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This job description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the KEY duties and responsibilities. This description does not state or imply that the functions listed above are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Management has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities at any time.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Gaumard Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Gaumard Scientific is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gaumard Scientific are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Gaumard Scientific will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Gaumard Scientific encourages applicants of all ages. Gaumard Scientific will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Benefits Administrator manages the Company's wellness and retirement programs to support the Company's benefit initiatives. This role serves as a Subject Matter Expert for Company through daily interpretation and administration of the Company's benefits and company-sponsored programs regarding plan options, policy features, enrollment, and other requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives direct supervision from the Human Resources Associate Director; may assist other departmental employees in the performance of the job functions. Does not supervise other position(s). Frequently exercises discretion.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Administers and maintains benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, leave of absence, and retirement plans.* Ensures compliance with Federal and State laws, including but not limited to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), etc.* Interprets and administers leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.).* Prepares reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies, such as the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, and other regulatory agencies.* Review and analyze changes to state and federal laws pertaining to benefits, and report necessary or suggest changes to management for consideration.* Prepare census data for payroll, insurance carriers, and management.* Plans and manages the development and distribution of benefit materials for open enrollment process, including plan changes, system updates, and coordinates the implementation and roll-out of Wellness programs.* Interprets benefit policies, reviews claims, and ensures all required forms and legal documents are supplied.* Assists in the procurement and evaluation of bids for services or benefit programs.* Coordinates and organizes all medical information and ensures that HIPAA and Employee Privacy guidelines are closely monitored and effectively executed in the review of leave cases. Performs other duties as assigned.* Serves as a subject matter expert for ADP.* Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management OR a related field and at least 1- 3 years of relevant professional experience.* At least 2 years of experience with an employee benefits program.* Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements both adopted and pending affecting employee benefit programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Medicare, Social Security, and DOL requirements.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Ability to effectively plan, organize and meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality and confidentiality.* Displays strategic thinking and good judgment when faced with complex or challenging situations and decisions.* Advanced Microsoft Suite computer skills required. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)* Bilingual English Spanish is required.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Ability to communicate (read and write) effectively in a business environment.* Ability to follow procedures and instructions.* Ability to sit at a desk for long periods to assemble documentation and record data.* Ability to walk the facilities to collect necessary data.* Ability to lift, pull, push and carry objects and supplies (up to 20lbs).* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use his/her fingers.* The employee frequently is required to talk and/or hear.* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.* Ability to exercise independent judgment in determining how to conduct assigned tasks.
WHAT YOU'LL GET WHEN YOU JOIN THE GAUMARD FAMILY:
* Competitive Pay.* Full health benefits (medical, vision, dental).* Paid Time Off (PTO).* 11 Paid Holidays.* Retirement plan with 100% employer match up to 5% of employee's contribution.* Satisfaction knowing that you have joined a long-standing company.
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM must be willing and able to work some Saturdays or stay beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet business demands.
The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This job description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the KEY duties and responsibilities. This description does not state or imply that the functions listed above are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Management has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities at any time.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Gaumard Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Gaumard Scientific is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gaumard Scientific are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Gaumard Scientific will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Gaumard Scientific encourages applicants of all ages. Gaumard Scientific will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.