Benefits Specialist

Job DescriptionJob Description

Looking for a Benefits Specialist role? Look no further BBSI, a Professional Employer Organization, is seeking a Benefits Specialist with 2+ years of experience in employee benefits administration. As a Benefits Specialist, you will work closely with client contacts and other members of the service team to ensure an exemplary client and worksite employee experience. You will be responsible for accurate participant enrollments and terminations consistent with carrier, company, and regulatory guidelines. Additionally, you will generate and monitor internal enrollment reports, reconcile invoices, calculate adjustments, and ensure accuracy of benefit payroll deductions. If you have demonstrated customer service skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, and an eye for detail, we encourage you to apply. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and online enrollment platforms is a must. Apply now and join our team #BenefitsSpecialist

 

Salary and Other Compensation:

The starting hourly range for this position is 28-$32.00 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography, skills, education, experience, certifications, and other qualifications of the candidate.

This position is also eligible for annual incentive pay equal to 5% of annual regular pay, prorated in the first year, in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, health savings account, flexible savings account, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, accidental death and dismemberment, life insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary critical care, voluntary hospital indemnity, legal, identity & fraud protection, commuter benefits, pet insurance, employee stock purchase program, and an employee assistance program.

Paid Time Off: Accrued sick leave of 1 hour for every 40 hours of work, with maximum based on state or regional requirements; vacation accrues up to 80 hours in the first year, up to 120 hours in years 2-4, and up to 160 hours in the fifth year; 6 paid holidays annually, 4 paid volunteer days annually.

Diversity and Inclusion are critical parts of our corporate culture. BBSI strives to create a workplace where everyone feels included and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work, and is treated fairly. BBSI is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.

If you meet the above requirements, we welcome the opportunity to learn more about you. For more information, visit us at www. bbsi.com Please apply via this posting and not by contacting our local or corporate offices.

Click here to review the BBSI Privacy Policy: https://www.bbsi.com/privacy-policy

Company DescriptionDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with various aspects of 401(k) administration, including billing review, eligibility review, funding, contribution change review and loan processing
Assist with annual 401k plan audits and filing requirements
Assist with annual Open Enrollment planning and completion
Ad hoc duties and special projects including research, system testing and implementation, process documentation and cross-training
Other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned

CORE TRAITS/COMPETENCIES:

Highly organized with the ability to efficiently and accurately complete tasks on time with minimal supervision

Strong attention to detail and proven abilities in analysis and problem solving

Ability to compile large amounts of data from multiple excel spreadsheets

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong sense of stakeholder mentality, propriety and confidentiality

Ability to work in a team environment providing in-depth analysis and recommendations using critical thinking and sound judgment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

At least 2 years of experience working in employee retirement benefits, preferably with multi-state knowledge

Comprehension of state and federal laws

HRIS administration experience

Working knowledge of the legal requirements applicable to retirement and welfare benefits

Broad range of analytical skills with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to collect, reconcile, analyze and summarize data into reports.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The starting hourly rate for this position is between $26.50-28.00 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography, skills, education, experience, certifications, and other qualifications of the candidate.

This position is also eligible for annual incentive pay equal to 5% of annual regular pay, prorated in the first year, in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, health savings account, flexible savings account, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, accidental death and dismemberment, life insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary critical care, voluntary hospital indemnity, legal, identity & fraud protection, commuter benefits, pet insurance, employee stock purchase program, and an employee assistance program.

Paid Time Off: Accrued sick leave of 1 hour for every 40 hours of work, with maximum based on state or regional requirements; vacation accrues up to 80 hours in the first year, up to 120 hours in years 2-4, and up to 160 hours in the fifth year; 6 paid holidays annually, 4 paid volunteer days annually.

Diversity and Inclusion are critical parts of our corporate culture. BBSI strives to create a workplace where everyone feels included and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work, and is treated fairly. BBSI is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.

If you meet the above requirements, we welcome the opportunity to learn more about you. For more information, visit us at www. bbsi.com Please apply via this posting and not by contacting our local or corporate offices.

Click here to review the BBSI Privacy Policy: https://www.bbsi.com/privacy-policyCompany DescriptionDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\r
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Assist with various aspects of 401(k) administration, including billing review, eligibility review, funding, contribution change review and loan processing\r
Assist with annual 401k plan audits and filing requirements\r
Assist with annual Open Enrollment planning and completion\r
Ad hoc duties and special projects including research, system testing and implementation, process documentation and cross-training\r
Other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned\r
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CORE TRAITS/COMPETENCIES:\r
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Highly organized with the ability to efficiently and accurately complete tasks on time with minimal supervision\r
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Strong attention to detail and proven abilities in analysis and problem solving\r
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Ability to compile large amounts of data from multiple excel spreadsheets\r
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Strong written and verbal communication skills\r
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Strong sense of stakeholder mentality, propriety and confidentiality\r
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Ability to work in a team environment providing in-depth analysis and recommendations using critical thinking and sound judgment\r
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:\r
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At least 2 years of experience working in employee retirement benefits, preferably with multi-state knowledge\r
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Comprehension of state and federal laws\r
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HRIS administration experience\r
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Working knowledge of the legal requirements applicable to retirement and welfare benefits\r
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Broad range of analytical skills with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite\r
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Ability to collect, reconcile, analyze and summarize data into reports.\r
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Salary and Other Compensation:\r
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The starting hourly rate for this position is between $26.50-28.00 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography, skills, education, experience, certifications, and other qualifications of the candidate.\r
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This position is also eligible for annual incentive pay equal to 5% of annual regular pay, prorated in the first year, in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan.\r
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Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, health savings account, flexible savings account, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, accidental death and dismemberment, life insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary critical care, voluntary hospital indemnity, legal, identity & fraud protection, commuter benefits, pet insurance, employee stock purchase program, and an employee assistance program.\r
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Paid Time Off: Accrued sick leave of 1 hour for every 40 hours of work, with maximum based on state or regional requirements; vacation accrues up to 80 hours in the first year, up to 120 hours in years 2-4, and up to 160 hours in the fifth year; 6 paid holidays annually, 4 paid volunteer days annually.\r
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Diversity and Inclusion are critical parts of our corporate culture. BBSI strives to create a workplace where everyone feels included and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work, and is treated fairly. BBSI is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.\r
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If you meet the above requirements, we welcome the opportunity to learn more about you. For more information, visit us at www. bbsi.com Please apply via this posting and not by contacting our local or corporate offices.\r
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Click here to review the BBSI Privacy Policy: https://www.bbsi.com/privacy-policy

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