Benefits Representative III - HR Benefits - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Benefits Representative is responsible for the design, development, implementation and ongoing administration of assigned health & welfare benefit plans. Responsibilities include: - Participating in the development, implementation and administration of employee and retiree benefit programs. - Conducting research and analysis related to health and welfare benefit plans and develops sound recommendations. - Educating HR team members, employees and retirees on benefit plans, policies and procedures. - Advising on eligibility, coverage, claim procedures, and other benefits matters. - Functioning as a liaison to benefit vendor partners. - Participating on annual open enrollment and HR projects. - Providing support to the HR Help Desk team. - Ensuring compliance with benefit-related laws. - Maintaining company plan documents. - Monitoring Affordable Care Act (ACA) status. - Monitoring plan enrollment and audit records. - Working closely with IT and HR Analytics. - Participating in audit inquiries. - Analyzing benefits data and reporting requests. - Seeking process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 4-7 years relevant experience, or 7 years relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Understanding of HR functional areas.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Oracle proficiency.
• Strong communication, organization and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 7 years experience, or 10 years in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the development, implementation and administration of employee and retiree benefit programs.
• Conducting research and analysis related to health and welfare benefit plans and develops sound recommendations.
• Educating HR team members, employees and retirees on benefit plans, policies and procedures.
• Advising on eligibility, coverage, claim procedures, and other benefits matters.
• Functioning as a liaison to benefit vendor partners.
• Participating on annual open enrollment and HR projects.
• Providing support to the HR Help Desk team.
• Ensuring compliance with benefit-related laws.
• Maintaining company plan documents.
• Monitoring Affordable Care Act (ACA) status.
• Monitoring plan enrollment and audit records.
• Working closely with IT and HR Analytics.
• Participating in audit inquiries.
• Analyzing benefits data and reporting requests.
• Seeking process improvements.

Benefits

• competitive pay plus incentive compensation
• a company-sponsored pension plan
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
• a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs
• skills development training with tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level