HR Benefits Specialist

1 week ago


St Louis, Missouri, United States MERS Goodwill Full time

Required Travel: 0% 
Position Type: Hourly Full-Time  
Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 

MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and professional HR Benefits Specialist to join our Human Resources team The ideal candidate will support our mission, "Changing Lives Through the Power of Work" and embody our core values of of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility.

If you're seeking an opportunity that empowers you to achieve new goals while pursuing a mission-driven career, then this is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Human Resources is required.  Professional certification such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) is a plus. Knowledge of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, FMLA, COBRA, and wellness initiatives. Experience working with benefits vendors and third-party administrators. Proficiency in HRIS systems and benefits administration platforms. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate benefits plans and resolve employee inquiries. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for explaining benefits options and assisting employees. High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in benefits enrollment, compliance, and recordkeeping. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and open enrollment periods. Customer service-oriented mindset with a focus on employee satisfaction and engagement.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities
  • Benefit management, including employee communication, enrollment, and plan assistance.
  • On-going benefit education, including new hire orientation.
  • Must ensure that all policies and procedures are followed.
  • Oversees and manages all benefit policies with an understanding of plan types, plan costs, and plan administration.
  • Responsible for accurate and timely employee benefit deductions as well as assisting the payroll department with employee/employer reconciliations.
  • Performs on-going employee benefit education, including new hire orientation.
  • Assist VP HR-Admin determining that the employer third party invoicing is accurate and paid timely.
  • Assist VP HR-Admin in maintaining accurate and timely filed personnel records in accordance with data storage policies.
  • Perfoms other duties as assigned.
Benefits
  • Individual and family medical benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week on the first day of the month following date of hire.
  • Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours week.
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
  • 403(B) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
  • 403(B) Retirement + Employer Match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
  • 401(A) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
  • PTO Accrual up to 15 days based on hours worked.
  • Employee store discount
  • Paid holidays
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Career Growth Opportunities

MERS Goodwill is an equal-opportunity employer.  MERS Goodwill does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.
MERS/ MO Goodwill requires various background and records checks upon employment.



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