Job description

The Benefits Specialist will be responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, voluntary benefits, 401(k) plan, COBRA and Health Savings Account (HSA).

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist team members with new hire enrollment, life changing events, benefits claim issues and basic insurance questions via in-person, phone and email.
• Conduct new-hire orientations.
• Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.
• Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.
• Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.
• Enrolls employees with carriers and process life status changes.
• Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other inquiries.
• Assists with the open enrollment process.
• Assist with planning and conducting wellness events.
• Reconcile monthly billing with the appropriate allocations.
• This position offers a blend of both on-site work at our corporate office and a work from home option.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in business, human resources or similar field or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• Two or more years related benefits experience required.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM CP preferred.
• Prior experience working with an HRIS required.
• Online benefit enrollment experience required.
• Experience with managing benefits within a payroll system preferred.
• Demonstrated accuracy and productivity in a changing/fast paced environment with constant interruptions.
• Professional, pleasant and positive demeanor with an emphasis on internal customer service and team work; proven ability to interact professionally with outside vendors.
• Ability to handle challenging and stressful situations and respond appropriately with a diplomatic approach while proactively prioritizing multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability working with mathematical and basic accounting principles.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information and maintain confidentiality where necessary.
• Must be proficient in Excel, Outlook, Word and general internet research.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable presenting information to large groups.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company-paid background check required upon hire.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: Hybrid remote in O Fallon, MO 63366

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