Benefits Administrator- $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Klingberg Comprehensive Program Services Inc•New Britain, CT

8d•$26 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Klingberg is a private non-profit multi-service agency dedicated to providing help and healing to children and families in Connecticut who have experienced trauma from abuse, neglect, family problems, and mental health issues. The Benefits Administrator, under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of various group benefits programs. This role involves directing and planning, providing excellent customer service, designing quality benefits plans, and continuously researching and improving existing programs. The position requires a thorough understanding of various benefits plans, including health, dental, vision, disability, worker's compensation, life insurance, flexible spending, and retirement plans.

Requirements

Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including PowerPoint.
Experience with HRIS and benefits databases.
Project and team management/leadership skills and experience.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.
Effective planning and priority setting.
Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.
Ability to understand, evaluate and make judgments on proposals (RFPs).
Knowledge of benefits contract language.
Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, OBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements.
Excellent communication and organization skills.
Bachelor’s Degree in business or human resource management or related field.
5 years’ experience in human resources and/or benefits administration.

Nice To Haves

Certified Employee Benefits Specialist preferred
Retirement Plans Associate preferred

Responsibilities

Direct and plan the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker's compensation, life insurance, travel and accident plan, flexible spending plan, retirement plans, etc.).
Provide excellent customer service and design quality benefits plans.
Investigate new benefits programs and improve existing programs.
Assist the Director of HR in researching employee benefits plans and vendors to identify the best options and value.
Coordinate all open enrollment processes, including ADP updates, employee meetings/education, and distribution of materials.
Oversee the maintenance of employee benefits files and the group benefits database, and update employee payroll records.
Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and preparation of vouchers for administrative fees.
Allocate group health and dental claims monthly and review quarterly.
Coordinate the transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administration.
Review short- and long-range cost estimates/projections and statistical analyses regarding benefits programs.
Survey industry trends, analyze complex benefits information, forecast trends, and assist with future benefits designs.
Provide terminated employee information to third-party vendors for COBRA benefits processing.
Provide employees with annual documents such as 1095C.
Serve as the primary contact for retirement plan vendors and third-party administrators.
Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations for retirement plans, including timely and accurate reporting and fees.
Perform plan audits, prepare, collect, and organize data for actuarial assessments, and assist with 5500 preparation.
Provide employees with all regulatory retirement documents and assist with the 401K loans process.
Coordinate communication with employees and insurance companies for disability, accident, and death claims.
Assist employees with work-related injuries and coordinate communication with the WC Trust, completing OSHA reports.
Assist employees with Connecticut Paid Leave and FMLA.
Evaluate and revise internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.
Monitor administrative costs of benefits programs and recommend cost containment strategies.
Prepare budgetary recommendations and assist in monitoring, verifying, and reconciling budgeted funds.
Review and respond to unemployment claims with appropriate documentation and review monthly unemployment statements.
Maintain employee medical files securely and confidentially.
Assist the Director of HR with managing the interactive process for employees requesting ADA accommodations.
Provide assistance to other HR staff as needed.
Assist in additional projects as assigned by the Director of HR or VP of Finance and Administration.