Benefits Advisor

The Benefits Advisor is responsible for providing general administrative support to employees of multiple company entities in various locations. The primary responsibility will focus on administration of employee benefits in conjunction with third-party administrator. Working closely with the Senior Benefits Specialist, HR, IT, and Payroll, the Benefits Specialist will provide a high-level of customer service to our employees, while maintaining close attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality.

This role performs under the lead of Sr. Benefits Specialist and is reported to the Director of Global Benefits.

Job Description:

• Understand benefit plan designs including both Health & Welfare and 401(k) Retirement plans
• Assist with general employee benefit inquires, enrollment and resolving related issues
• Communicate with employees on their benefits questions or issues
• Maintain relationships with all outside Health & Welfare vendors to answer all employee and business
• inquiries as needed
• Perform vendor monthly invoices and payment reconciliation to ensure accuracy
• Assist with 401(k) funding and matching process. Coordinate with payroll and Fidelity for timely and
• accurately fund submission every week
• Work with the benefits administration system vendor to maintain the integrity of the benefits records
• Investigate and resolve the benefits data issue when it happens
• Perform general benefit audits and periodic review of plans
• Participate in special benefits projects related to open enrollment and year-end testing
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization skills and capable of multi-tasking
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with challenges
• Proficiency in computer skills including MS Office applications (especially Excel and Words)
• Working knowledge of Oracle system is preferred
• Able to work independently and on a team
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in human resources management, business administration, or a similar discipline
• 1-3 years of experience in employee benefits administration

Additional Details:

Work is primarily in a climate controlled / office environment with minimal safety / health hazard potential. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk with occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending and frequent near vision use for reading and use of computer, telephone and other office equipment.

This is currently a hybrid work arrangement