Senior Benefits Specialist
Skills
Analytical SkillsCEBSData AnalyticsEmployee HealthLeadershipMergers & AcquisitionsOpen Enrollment
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field preferred
- 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in employee benefits administration
- Professional certification such as CEBS SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP PHR or similar preferred
- Experience supporting benefits activities related to mergers and acquisitions preferred
- Strong knowledge of employee benefits administration practices and applicable laws and regulations
- Experience working with health and welfare plans retirement plans leave programs and wellness initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to analyze benefits data and prepare reports for leadership and decision-making
- Strong problem-solving analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees vendors and business leaders
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite HRIS platforms and benefits administration systems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team
Nice to have
- Analytical
- Leadership
- Organized
- Detail-oriented
- Confidential
- Collaborative
Day to day
- Administer employee benefits programs across health welfare retirement and wellness plans while ensuring smooth day to day operations
- Coordinate enrollments status changes qualifying life events and terminations accurately within benefits systems and deadlines
- Lead open enrollment activities support employee communications resolve issues and maintain compliance with applicable regulations