Benefits Specialist

IAT Insurance Group•Raleigh, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

IAT Insurance Group has an immediate opening for a Benefits Specialist in their Raleigh headquarters. This role is a vital member of the HR team, responsible for the administration, processing, and communication of employee benefits, FMLA, ADA, leaves of absence, short- and long-term disability, and benefit termination notification processes. The position operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring presence in the office Monday through Wednesday, with the option for remote work on Thursdays and Fridays.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant work in a corporate HR setting.
Relevant work includes FMLA and Benefits Administration experience, including but not limited to Group Health, Welfare and Retirement benefits plans.
Strong attention to detail and verbal and written communication skills are essential
Must be able to work the hybrid schedule.
Must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes.

Nice To Haves

Insurance industry experience
Workday Experience

Responsibilities

Administer all Leaves of Absences by timely responding to requests for leaves, preparing standard communications, entering leave information in HR systems, tracking leave information, and communicating aspects of the leave to the HR Business Partners, Management and employees.
Administers the following benefits – enrollments, terminations, data entry, claims processing, communication, tracking and reporting.
Health and Welfare Plans – Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings and Spending Accounts, Group and Voluntary Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Retirement
Oversees benefit audits – dependent aging out, missing beneficiaries for life insurance, benefit deductions, vendor enrollment
Prepares Benefit Termination packages and enters COBRA information in vendor system. Ensures termination is entered in HR system upon disabled user access notification from IT.
Assists with HR Services Mailbox Administration which includes responding to inquiries, employment verifications and unemployment claims delivered via mail.
Conduct new employee Benefits orientation.
Monitor HR Services Inbox as needed.
Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
Hybrid work environment
Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
Healthcare and Wellness Programs
Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
College Loan Assistance Support Plan
Educational Assistance Program
Mentorship Program
Dress for Your Day Policy