Human Resources Benefits Specialist

Horizon Services, the area's premier residential HVAC and Plumbing sales and service provider, is growing and looking to add a Benefits Specialist to our Corporate office located in Newark, Delaware.

The Benefits Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert to support the day-to-day administration of our Health and Welfare benefits programs (health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life, AD&D, Flexible Spending Plans) for all employees and responding to benefit-related inquiries and questions.

The Benefits Specialist will also be responsible for providing detailed comparative benefit analyses and assisting with the implementation of new benefit initiatives and completing benefit survey questionnaires.

The Benefits Specialist may also assist in other human resources projects. This position requires proactive, strategic thinking with hands-on execution of responsibilities.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Manage the administration of employee benefit programs (health and welfare plans and voluntary benefits)
• Assist employees with day-to-day questions about benefits plans.
• Monitor new hires, status changes, and terminations as they pertain to benefits eligibility.
• Assist with new hire benefits orientation for new hires as needed.
• Manage the Affordable Care Act (ACA) new hire and standard measurement period processes and recordkeeping.
• Update employee benefits records.
• Assist with any benefits program audits
• Monitor, audit and reconcile all benefits vendor invoices: Review for accuracy and process for payment. Resolve discrepancies with carriers, payroll deductions and the company.
• Working with our benefits broker, Benefits Manager, and coordinate all benefits plan design changes and oversee the Annual Benefits Open Enrollment (e.g., employee communications and informational meetings).
• Prepare reports, extracting benefits data as needed.
• Compile required non-discrimination reports for benefits plans annually or as needed.
• Participate in the design and distribution of creative and effective benefits communication materials as well as compliance-related documentation such as benefits summaries, Summary Plan Descriptions, Summary Annual Reports, etc.
• Manage employee error reports from all plans, including providers, ADP, and payroll.
• Responsible for the HRIS system as it pertains to benefits.
• Identify and implement benefits to increase the quality of life for employees, by working with brokers and researching benefits issues.
• Fulfill all reporting requirements of all relevant government rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
• Mediate between benefits providers and employees, such as by assisting in handling employees' benefits-related questions or taking suggestions.
• Process New Hire and onboarding paperwork using HRIS and internal tracking systems.
• Oversee FMLA/ADA Leave Process with outside vendor and serve as the organization's point of contact for Team Member inquiries.
• Process all New Hires into Payroll System and add to other applicable areas.
• Upon termination of employment, process benefit termination in Payroll System and notify third party vendors.
• Process Qualified Domestic Relation Orders (QDRO's), and other benefit forms in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4+ years of experience in benefit administration (REQUIRED)
• Experience with self-insured medical plans (REQUIRED)
• General knowledge of federal and state laws relating to benefit plans including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and COBRA
• Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) (REQUIRED)
• Proficiency with online benefits enrollment administration (REQUIRED). HRIS/ADP experience strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to concentrate and handle detailed work
• Discreet ability to handle confidential and proprietary information appropriately
• Occasional travel will be required, particularly during the open enrollment period
• Other duties as assigned

For immediate consideration, apply today!