Benefits Specialist

New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp•Meredith, NH

12h•$70,000 - $88,000•Onsite

About The Position

New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB) is seeking an individual who is a benefits and leave administration subject matter expert and possesses advanced HR systems knowledge, a process improvement mindset, solid communication skills, and strong customer service orientation. As Benefits Specialist, you will play a crucial role in administering the Company’s benefits and leave programs supporting five companies in our shared services model. This role has great growth potential! NHMB offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401K (with Company match), paid time off, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and the opportunity to work with a great team We believe in building genuine partnerships that encompass top of the line customer service delivered by a culture of teamwork, integrity and excellence. We take pride in the communities that we serve! We are dedicated to providing challenging and rewarding career opportunities for our employees across the state. If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of an award winning team, we are interested in speaking with you! New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB) is truly a unique and exciting organization - the first mutual community banking shared services organization of its kind found in Northern New England. NHMB provides the operational support for three premier independent mutual savings banks, MVSB, The Merrimack and Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW), and a financial advisory and trust company, NHTrust. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This includes veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
At least 5 years of progressive experience in employee benefits administration with working knowledge of leave processes and related regulatory requirements
Strong HRIS system experience (ADP Workforce Now preferred) to support enrollments, changes, and reporting
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
Ability to travel to other local company locations or meetings as needed
Ability to work on-site in Meredith, NH Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Nice To Haves

Professional HR or benefits certification preferred

Responsibilities

Administer and support employee benefit programs, including health/welfare, retirement, COBRA, and workers’ compensation
Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers on benefits and leave questions
Partner with vendors, brokers, and internal teams to support program administration and issue resolution
Assist with Open Enrollment, employee communications, and benefits reporting
Support leave administration processes and continuous improvement efforts