Benefits Specialist

Position: Benefits SpecialistThe Benefits Specialist is responsible for supporting the administration of employee benefits and retirement programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.Specific duties listed below may not be exhaustive.Responsibilities:Ensure accurate benefit enrollments in HRIS and communicate eligibility to vendorsAssist with new hire orientations and benefit-related data quality checksProvide employees with assistance on benefit claims and plan changesDistribute benefits enrollment materials and determine eligibilityManage employee enrollments with carriers and process life status changesRespond to inquiries from managers and employees regarding plan provisions, enrollments, status changes, and general questionsProcess and administer leave requests and disability paperwork (medical, personal, FMLA)Interpret FMLA and ADA as they relate to leave and disability managementHandle retirement plan inquiries and manage annual catch-up contributionsAssist with Open Enrollment and administer tuition reimbursement programPerform additional duties as assignedEducation and Experience:Associate's degree in HR or a related field, or equivalent experience/trainingMinimum of two years' experience in HR and/or benefits administrationNecessary Skills:Strong knowledge of employee benefits and relevant lawsExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to prepare and present detailed reportsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailEffective time management and deadline adherenceProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word