Benefits Specialist II

Xenium HR•Tualatin, OR

7d•$31 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

The Benefits Specialist II is responsible for day-to-day administration of ASO and PEO Benefit programs in accordance with ERISA guidelines providing support for technical enrollment, benefit solutions and reporting to ensure efficient benefit administration and client satisfaction. Xenium benefit programs may include S125, 401(k) plan, group health, life, disability, equivalent plans, voluntary benefits, COBRA and ACA. This role provides independent and proactive direct consultation with client employees and management, and advises on eligibility, benefits provisions, compliance and other matters related to benefits programs. Ensures Xenium Payroll receives accurate and timely information for benefit deduction administration including plan changes and adjustments. Project manages annual open enrollment for multiple clients, including preparation and communication to clients and employees. Ensures accurate and timely enrollment in Prism and carriers during open enrollment or for life events. Handles new benefit implementation for existing clients to ensure accurate and timely enrollment in payroll and carriers. Supports with benefit plan reconciliation research as needed. Supports the development of Xenium benefit documentation and processes. Trains new system client users on Benefit related reports and actions in Prism. Works collaboratively with all service teams to ensure a high level of expertise and knowledge essential to Xenium clients.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (A. A.) or above preferred
At least three to five years of benefits experience
Benefit system experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including ACA, ERISA, Section 125, 401k, and DOL
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, and legal documents
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to situations
Ability to interpret statistical tables and formulas and to perform mathematical calculations
Specialized computer skills to include benefits systems
Adept at using various applications including payroll software, excel, report writing, project management, word processing, presentation creation/editing, e-mail and scheduling software
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Nice To Haves

Experience with Prism, ClientSpace, and Monday.com preferred

Responsibilities

Day-to-day administration of ASO and PEO Benefit programs in accordance with ERISA guidelines
Provide support for technical enrollment, benefit solutions and reporting
Provide independent and proactive direct consultation with client employees and management
Advise on eligibility, benefits provisions, compliance and other matters related to benefits programs
Ensure Xenium Payroll receives accurate and timely information for benefit deduction administration
Project manage annual open enrollment for multiple clients
Ensure accurate and timely enrollment in Prism and carriers during open enrollment or for life events
Handle new benefit implementation for existing clients
Support with benefit plan reconciliation research
Support the development of Xenium benefit documentation and processes
Train new system client users on Benefit related reports and actions in Prism
Work collaboratively with all service teams