Benefits Admin Specialist

CTB•Milford, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Benefits Specialist, you will assist employees with benefits including health insurance, wellness perks, leave-of-absence policies, benefits orientation and employee incentive programs. Serving as the critical bridge between employees and leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Organizational Leadership, or HR; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
1 year of experience within human resources, handling all areas of HR for a manufacturing site.
Experienced with HRIS applications and ability to learn proprietary software required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint required.
Excellent verbal and written skillset; able to present and train team members on new HR policies.
Demonstrates a high customer-service and support personality who has a strength in educating others towards best practices.
Forward thinking and resourceful to ensure processes are handled smoothly and effectively, ability to handle matters sensitively and discretely regarding sensitive/confidential information.
Self-directed and can work well within an established set of guidelines.
High relational ability to provide credible and timely support and guidance while becoming a trusted resource and building effective partnerships within each of the locations.
Ability to listen and solve problems calmly, objectively, and effectively with solid reasoning to be able to make good decisions.
Advises manager of obstacles and makes recommendations on thoughtful options.
Professional in appearance, polished in professional behaviors, assertive/strong influencer to lead changes within diverse departments and sites.
Has a “Can Do” attitude and is collaborative and team-oriented to create engagement and enhancements within the related department areas.
Energetic, honest, and possesses high ethical standards who is hard-working to be successful in this role.
Integrity in all things
Customers are why we exist
Profitability is a must
Ability to sit at desk for 5+ hours per day
Ability to operate keyboard and view computer screen for majority of day 6-7 hours
Ability to write ideas/information in a logical flow for 5+ hours per day
Ability to read and respond on an on-going basis daily due to nature of the work, throughout the day
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
Ability to communicate with others via phone, in-person, and computer on-going
Ability to listen to customers, problem-solve, and respond accordingly
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, squat, twist, push, pull, walk, stoop, crouch, and carry items frequently
Lifting up to 15 lbs. sporadically

Nice To Haves

Desire to become SHRM-CP or PHR preferred.
Experienced with handling and supporting the HR activities and initiatives around Talent Management, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Safety, Benefits, and HR practice, policy and process compliance within a multi-location manufacturing environment preferred.
Great with project management, organization, planning, and prioritization, strong attention to details and follow-through, with an excellent ability to execute and lead new HR practices/policies or processes that can drive the business through people.
Some experience and prior knowledge of OSHA guidelines and compliance area preferred.

Responsibilities

Resolving individual employee questions regarding medical claims, deductibles, and network coverage restrictions.
Guiding new hires through their onboarding and explaining available health options.
Assigns security and UKG badges for all employees.
Assisting with adjusting employee’s records for qualifying life events, such as marriages, births, or terminations.
Supports the coordination of HR practice, policies, and programs that align to Corporate HR initiatives and create a compliant, equitable environment.
Reviewing insurance carrier invoices and preparing them for approval.
Updating and approving all hourly pay increases or leaves.
Monitor and track employee’s leaves such as FMLA and approve and adjust attendance points.
Set up HSA accounts.
Works with our Workman Comp carriers and submits claims along with updating our OSHA 300 log.
Coordinate annual onsite wellness programs.
Submits quarterly service awards.
Coordinates annual birthday gift options.