Are you a Human Resources leader with benefits experience? Our client is seeking an HR Benefits Specialist. If you are searching to expand your knowledge, our team encourages you to apply.
Key Duties and Responsibilities of the HR Benefits Specialist :
- Manage the relationship with vendors, track new plan offerings, and resolve any emergent plan issues.
- Develop communications, informational materials, and workshops / meetings for employees regarding the 403(b) Alternate Retirement Program, among others.
- Manage the system-wide day-to-day operation of the 403(b) Retiree Medical Retirement plan
- Develop and maintain the billing system and provider / carrier reconciliation and COBRA systems for eligible employees and retirees.
- Maintain all program files and documents.
- Develop regular and customized statistical reports regarding plan activities; communicate with and counsel employees and retirees on plan benefits, options, and modifications, including Social Security and Medicare regulations.
- Assist with the 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Choice (RC).
- Assist employees in the enrollment process, changes, and terminations for eligible additional retirement savings plans, including the 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Choice Plus (RCP) plan and 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan
- Process transactions, paperwork, and maintain records and a database regarding the plan.
- Meet with employees to provide retirement counseling.
- Provide comprehensive guidance on retirement eligibility, retirement process, available retirement benefits, required documentation, and associated timelines to ensure that employees are fully informed and supported throughout their transition to retirement.
- Participate in the coordination of open enrollment drives, including logistic support for providers / carriers’ representatives.
- Participate in the creation and coordination of wellness programs and initiatives for employees.
- Provide support to other functional areas in the department and serve as a backup for other Human Resources department staff on an as-needed basis.
- Maintain a strong working relationship with key University and external entities or offices.
Requirements of the HR Benefits Specialist :
Bachelor’s degree.Minimum of three years of progressively responsible employee benefits experience with retirement plan coordination and consultation.Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, HRIS, and other standard office productivity applications.Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees at various levels of the institution and the general public.Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups / populations.Salary : $25 per hour
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