Benefits Specialist

The Benefits Specialist will have significant responsibility in managing our comprehensive benefits programs & ensuring compliance with benefits regulation. This role requires a deep understanding of benefits, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with employees and management.Key **• Benefits Administration Administer and manage employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits• Benefits ** Ensure all benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations.• Vendor ***** Manage relationships with benefits vendors, including health insurance providers, retirement plan administrators, and other third-party vendors.• Leave ***** Review and manage the leave program, ensuring compliance with FMLA and ADA regulations.• Policy ***** Develop and update benefits policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practices.• Workers ***** Oversee and manage the workers compensation program, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and providing support to employees throughout the claims process.• Audits and ***** Conduct regular audits of benefits programs and prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies.• Employee ***** Provide clear and concise communication to employees regarding benefits programs, changes, and compliance requirements.• Training and ***** Conduct training sessions for HR staff and employees on benefits-related topics and compliance issues.• Data ***** Analyze benefits data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and areas for improvement.***** • ***** Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Masters degree or professional certification (e.g., CEBS, PHR, SPHR) is a plus.• ***** Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in benefits administration, with a strong focus on compliance and regulations.• ***** In-depth knowledge of benefits laws and regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ADA and FMLA.• ***** Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration software.• ***** Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Created: 2025-06-25