Benefits Specialist

• Primary contact to address employee benefit related questions and issues.

• Provide policy interpretation of benefit questions and issues; investigate and respond to employee benefit inquiries; ensure resolution of complex issues and inquiries from employees, human resources, third party providers and other stakeholders.

• Responsible for performing benefit analysis related to benefit deductions taken and benefit funding, as well as benefit reconciliation and preparation of monthly benefit reporting.

• Conduct audits of various benefit programs to ensure compliance.

• Communicate directly with insurance carriers with employee claim discrepancies in enrollment.

• Develop and manage ongoing benefit related communication plan, including the distribution of communications.

• Assist in the design, implementation and maintenance of benefits programs (i.e. medical and dental insurance programs, life insurance and accidental death policies, short and long-term disability programs, retirement programs, etc.)

• Assist in annual enrollment project and wellness programs throughout the year.

• Remain current on changing Federal and State regulations and legislation that may affect employee benefits, including ERISA, COBRA, Section 125 and FMLA.