Benefits and Leave Specialist

Turn 14 Distribution•Horsham, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are searching for a Benefits and Leave Specialist to serve as a key resource for the organization. This role is responsible for day-to-day compliant administration and coordination of the benefits and leave programs for the organization, and serves as the main contact for the communication and administration of employee benefits, employee leave management, and the successful completion of compliance reporting. The Benefits and Leave Specialist will work closely in partnership with other members of the Human Resources (HR) team in support of the organization’s operational needs. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or another related field
3+ years of multi-state benefits and leave administration experience
Experience with working in a decentralized work environment
Multi-state benefits and leave expertise, preferably within IN, NV, PA, and TX
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered
Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft programs
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws affecting benefits administration
General knowledge of human resources processes and procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Strong business ethics, particularly regarding confidentiality
Strong attention to detail, and follow through skills
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and on a team
Ability to maintain a professional disposition and be courteous
Ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, peers, management, and customers
Ability to collaborate cooperatively with other team members
Ability to manage stressful situations and conflicting priorities
Must have high initiative and self-accountability
Proactive and self-driven
Proficient time management skills

Nice To Haves

HR Certification, such as, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP, a plus - not required
Experience with Ceridian/Dayforce preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Partner with the Director of Human Resources on the design, planning, and execution of the benefits strategy, including the administration of group benefits programs, and system improvements related to benefits.
Manage the day-to-day administration and coordination of the benefits programs for the organization, including but not limited to: Medical Dental Vision Life and Disability Work/Life Benefits (i.e., Accident Insurance) COBRA Administration Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) Plan Administration
Coordinate daily processing, handle new hire enrollments, open enrollment, eligibility changes (to include terminations), beneficiaries, disability claims, accident and life claims, and rollovers.
Maintain 401 (k) plan administration, including but not limited to: quarterly reviews of investment portfolios, enrollment/participation initiatives, program strategies, compliance testing, and vendor relationship management, i.e. Fiduciary, Advisors, Legal Team, and Broker.
Serve as a consulting resource for employees on benefit options and enrollment processes.
Lead open enrollment planning and execution to include event coordination, system updates, testing, communications, audits, and employee follow-ups.
Administer the organization’s Tuition Reimbursement Program, including but not limited to: program design and application; employee eligibility; and, reimbursement processing.
Administer the organization’s Wellness Program, including but not limited to: program design, communication strategy, program eligibility, and program incentives.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Ensure all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements are met.
Maintain compliance for the administration of group benefit programs across the organization, including but not limited to: Form 5500 Filings and SARs ACA Reporting Compliance Testing (i.e., Non-discrimination Benefits Testing and 401 (k) monthly/quarterly/annual compliance testing)
Partner with Payroll Management on benefit deduction audits and enrollments each payroll cycle.
Maintain administration and compliance of the Qualifying Life Event (QLE) process.
Ensure that benefits billing invoices are audited and timely processed.
Manage the day-to-day administration and coordination of the organization’s leave programs, including but not limited to: FMLA, Disability, Leave of Absence (LOA), and ADA accommodation requests, including processing in HRIS system and communication to department/location assigned HR team members.
Monitor PTO balances for compliance and usage policies.
Partner with Payroll Management and HR Team Members on leave audits.
Support initiatives pertaining to the administration of benefits satisfaction surveys.
Provide consultation to internal stakeholders.
Live and demonstrate our core values.