Position Details

Date Posted -

Category - Human Resources

Position Title - Benefits Specialist

Location - Rochester, NY

Description -
The Benefits Specialist position is responsible for administering benefit programs in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and established firm policies. The Benefits Specialist will assist the Benefits Department with enrollments, terminations, medical support orders, disability claims, workers compensation, benefit correspondence, benefits deductions and general employee questions. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with all aspects of employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellness, life insurance and disability insurance.

Requirements -
Job Requirements
• Act as primary contact with employees, vendors and brokers, regarding benefits issues; resolve claims and eligibility issues quickly and efficiently;
• Maintain all employee benefit records as required. Ensure compliance with requirements under Federal and State Regulations such as HIPAA and FMLA;
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date overview of, and enrollment information on, firm benefit plans to include in orientation;
• Participate in Annual Open Enrollment Processes in all stages from beginning to end;
• Work with Payroll to ensure accurate employee payroll deductions for benefits. Coordinate with Payroll to ensure any deduction code updates or changes are made. Audit/Analyze deduction files to ensure accuracy;
• Process and review monthly vendor invoices and prepare invoices for accounts payable. Manage payment process to ensure timely payment to vendors;
• Support the company’s systems and understand the connectivity and automated systems work flow process. Assist in furthering an automated Human Resources environment;
• Perform Project Management role for special projects as needed. Create and manage projects plans;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
• Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience
• Three or more years of benefits administration experience
• Experience with COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, Health and Welfare Plans, and Voluntary Benefit plans
• Experience with all other Federal and State Regulations as they relate to Health and Welfare Plans, and Voluntary Benefit plans
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills with the ability to handle sensitive employee issues in a highly confidential manner.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, results driven, and creative problem solving
• Must be highly engaged as a team player and be able to work independently
• Strong analytical/auditing skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Keen attention to detail.

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