Specialist, Human Resources Benefits & Safety at Athenix Special Missions, LLC

, , Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Safety Management, Workers Compensation, FMLA, Medical Certifications, OSHA Compliance, Ergonomic Evaluations, Communication, Organizational Skills, Confidentiality, Problem Solving, Record Keeping, Team Collaboration, Initiative, Bilingual Skills

Industry

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION HUMAN RESOURCES BENEFITS AND SAFETY SPECIALIST Under the supervision of the human resources support supervisor, the human resources benefits and safety specialist shall be responsible to: 1. Act as the main contact to employees for general assistance and information relating to health and retirement benefits, all leaves of absence options, safety, and worker’s compensation. 2. Assist employees with benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations. 3. Ensure timely benefits cancellations for laid off employees and re-enrollment upon recall from layoff. 4. Work closely with insurance carriers and broker in the resolution of employee concerns, enrollment, and/or eligibility issues, and open enrollment periods. 5. Update all related forms and documents as needed to reflect changes in insurance plans and/or premium rates. 6. Receive profit sharing (retirement) plan distribution election forms, review, and upload to plan administrator portal. 7. Process beneficiary death benefits claims as needed. 8. Receive all requests for FMLA, PDL, Baby Bonding, ACA accommodation, leave extensions and medical certifications. Determine eligibility. Prepare and mail pertinent leave confirmation and rights notifications as required by law. Record and track leave periods in HRIS and notify pertinent parties. Maintain regular communication with employees to determine continued leave status and available leave provisions. 9. Generate regular leave of absence reports for HR director and program directors/officers. 10. Process on-the-job injury/illness claims. Provide employees with claim form (DWC1), reporting the injury to worker’s compensation insurance carrier, follow up with treating doctor and insurance carrier on status and progress of injured employees and disability status, coordinate injured employee fact finding meetings, and keep supervisor informed of questionable and high risk claims. 11. Record all worker’s compensation claims in OSHA logs. Prepare an annual OSHA 300A log for each worksite and post as required. 12. Conduct workstation ergonomic evaluations. 13. Prepare and distribute effective and timely CDR Safety and Wellness Newsletters. 14. Receive, review, and ensure that department safety meeting documentation and annual inspection reports are recorded and filed. 15. Plan and conduct emergency and evacuation drills for the central administrative offices. 16. With assistance from the HR clerk, inventory and create emergency supply kits. 17. Generate a variety of employee reports as requested. 18. Assist with creating, activating, and/or deactivating building access cards as needed. 19. Attend required meetings and training as requested. 20. Other duties as assigned. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Required Education and Experience: * Minimum of a human resources professional certificate or 30 completed college units towards a degree in business, human resources, or related field. * Minimum of three years’ experience in the administration of employee benefits or in a human resources generalist capacity. Experience must include direct interaction with clients and the general public. Preferred Criteria: Bilingual English/Spanish skills. Benefits administration experience. Knowledge of Human Resource Information System (HRIS). Degree in human resource management or related field which may also substitute for one year of the required experience. Knowledge and Abilities: Ability to demonstrate initiative. Knowledge of and ability to proficiently and effectively use computers and related programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of HRIS highly desired. Knowledge of modern office methods, equipment and procedures, including business correspondence and filing. Ability to demonstrate accuracy in record keeping and excellent organizational skills. Ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality. Ability to provide employees with accurate information. Ability to speak effectively and make presentations before a group. Ability to work with many interruptions. Ability to follow through on assigned tasks. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and the general public. Ability to learn quickly and perform assigned specialized duties in a variety of administrative assignments with minimum supervision and within scope of authority. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to compose and prepare clear, concise, and descriptive correspondence and reports. Ability to work on a number of simultaneous assignments and tasks while under varying deadlines and pressures. Physical Abilities: Ability to effectively use hands and fingers in the use of computer keyboard, filing documents, use of office equipment and for completing forms. Ability to safely drive own or company vehicle. License or Other Requirements: Must possess a valid California driver’s license and submit to a job-pertinent, agency-paid pre-employment physical examination. Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of pre-employment physical examination.

Responsibilities

The Human Resources Benefits and Safety Specialist acts as the main contact for employees regarding health and retirement benefits, safety, and worker’s compensation. They assist with benefits enrollments, process claims, and ensure compliance with leave regulations.