SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years of experience administering benefits for a large employer.
• Hands-on benefits work experience.
• Requires a thorough understanding of the following employee benefits: life, AD&D, disability, medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, accident, hospital, critical illness, prepaid legal, identity theft, and 401(k) plans.
• Experience with FMLA, ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, IRS §125.
• Skilled in written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with all levels of employees.
• Competency in multiple software programs and self-sufficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• A strong team player with the ability to enforce the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift 10-15 lbs.

• Work with vendor partners to coordinate events and resources that support the health and wellness initiatives of the organization.
• Supports the administration of the leave of absence program and assists with employee requests.
• Assist with annual compliance activities such as ACA reporting, 401(k) nondiscrimination testing, 401(k) audit and open enrollment in collaboration with the Benefits Manager.
• Performs routine data and payroll audits—both pre- and post-processing—to ensure accurate eligibility management and payroll deductions, while proactively identifying gaps or issues in file interface transmissions.
• Delivers administrative and technical support, ensuring timely follow-through on initiatives led by the Benefits Manager.
• Coordinates new client on-boarding activities and client contract update workflows.
• Collaborates with the Benefits Manager to coordinate initiatives involving change management and strategic communication planning.
• Handles QMCSO, QDRO, Medicare and Medicaid transactions, including communication with employees and government agencies or legal representatives.
• Other duties as required.