Benefits Specialist

3 weeks ago


Columbia, United States Authority Brands Full time

Authority Brands Inc. headquartered in Columbia, MD is a leading provider of home services, building brands that support the success of our franchisees, as well as bettering the lives of the homeowners we serve and the people we employ.

We are looking for a dynamic Benefits Specialist to add to our growing Benefits team. The Benefits Specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short
- and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan.

**Responsibilities**:

- Administers benefits programs to include reporting, compliance requirements, analysis and serving as primary contact with providers and employees.
- Audit and monitor employees’ enrollment with carriers and process life status changes.
- Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA.
- Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments and 401k match contribution amounts.
- Assist with auditing the 401k plan periodically to include the company match and assist with the annual 5500 compliance requirements.
- Assists with the open enrollment process and activities including presentations, preparing open enrollment materials, communications, and other related activities.
- Conduct New Hire Orientations and monitor benefits enrollment into health benefits and voluntary benefits.
- Ensures the timely and accurate processing of all monthly billings and invoices related to benefits administration.
- Work closely with the IT and benefits team and lead benefit/HRIS system configurations and testing and development of any new automations.
- Assist with the processing of 5500’s and non-discrimination testing with third-party providers
- Manage ACA compliance-related projects including Form 1095c, Federal and State mandated filings, etc.
- Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
- Directs the effective administration of leave policies, compliance and regulatory reporting and HR documentation management.
- Assist with the administration of the workers' compensation program. Assist with claims monitoring and administration, report generation, and communication with employees, managers, and insurance carriers when needed.
- Provides counsel to Executives and employees regarding benefit policies and practices.
- Provide support with Wellness related activities.
- Develop, automate and analyze ongoing and ad-hoc special reports pertaining to duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Streamline and automate processes and other projects as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field of study.
- Three to Five years of experience in the administration and management of benefits plan administration.
- Experience in creating compensation structures and salary ranges is a plus.
- SHRM-CP and/or PHR certification is a plus.

We believe our greatest assets are our employees, we offer competitive salaries and a full benefits package to include, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) and more.

Authority Brands Inc. conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions however we do not sponsor Visa’s at this time.

Authority Brands Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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