Human Resources - Benefits Specialist
Job Description
Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries' mission is to help individuals with barriers to self-sufficiency to achieve independence and dignity through work. Not charity, but a chance.
**Local applicants only please
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administers employee benefits programs, to include, medical and dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, 403(b) Plan, Disability, COBRA, Workers Compensation, and any/all other Goodwill benefits and leave programs.
- Facilitates benefits registration, enrollment and changes for all employees.
- Counsels employees on benefits plan provisions. Researches and responds to all benefits issues and inquiries and ensures quick, equitable and courteous resolutions.
- Assists in the implementation of the open enrollment benefits program. Implements new benefits programs, arranges and conducts employee information presentations.
- Verifies, allocates and reconciles the monthly premium statements for all insurance policies and other benefits and oversees payment of invoices.
- Assists with administration of 403(b) program.
- Serves as the HR liaison to the insurance carrier representatives to resolve all administrative issues. Maintains a working relationship with various benefits vendors.
- Administers leave of absence programs including FMLA, PFML and others and acts as the HR advisor to employees and supervisors regarding leave eligibility and required documentation; tracks leave time and maintains LOA log.
- Reports COBRA qualifying events to third party administrator as outlined by policy and procedure.
- Serves as the workers’ compensation administrator; liaison to insurance vendors and case managers; responsible for claim reporting and follow-up with employee and managers.
- Prepares OSHA 200 Log and other related reports.
- Acts as a backup for the HR Specialist, as needed.
- Assists in the administration of approved salary changes, employee status changes, new hires, and terminations, as needed.
- Produces HRIS reports as they relate to employment, position, salary, recruitment, benefits, compliance and other human resources reports, as requested.
- Ensures HR system data integrity, conducting period review and assists with maintenance of system for values, codes, tables as required.
- May provide one-on-one training and guidance for staff using the system.
- May perform other related duties, as requested.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in HR.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Benefits administration.
- Strong general knowledge of employment law, HR responsibilities and systems, specifically benefits administration.
- Strong computer skills and experience in utilizing HRIS System including report writing - preferably Ceridian, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office and the Internet.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in setting subject to frequent interruptions.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.50 per hour
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