Benefits Specialist

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Southfield, MI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and paid time off (PTO). This role is responsible for leave management and overseeing compliance with federal regulations and legal mandates regarding healthcare benefits.

Requirements

• Associate degree in human resources, business management, or related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Willing to train and learn a full range of skills related to the position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Willingness to learn new software as needed.
• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
• Must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR).

Nice To Haves

• 2 plus years’ experience in human resources (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Help employees enroll into the various benefit programs for which they are entitled as needed.
• Coordinates benefits for employees and providers, to include open enrollment.
• Process all Leaves of Absence (FMLA, PLOA, etc.), maintain proper documentation, and respond to employee requests.
• Handles all inquiries regarding benefit plans.
• Co-Facilitate monthly new employee orientation.
• Coordinates and verifies payroll reports to ensure accuracy of employees’ deductions with the payroll coordinator.
• Prepare benefits related termination paperwork (i.e. Certificates of Insurability, etc.).
• Processing of all Workers Compensation claims.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Hearing
• Flexible spending accounts
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Pet Insurance
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment. Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan
• Employee Discounts
• Sick days
• Vacation
• Personal days
• Birthday off with pay.
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree