Benefits Specialist (On Premise)

Jones Petroleum Company•Jackson, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Jones Petroleum is interviewing candidates for a position in our growing Human Resources Department, located in our Jackson, Georgia office. This is a full-time position with full company benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
5–7 years of experience in benefits administration, HR, or a related financial discipline, working with 200+ employees.
Ability to work on premises in Jackson, GA
Must have strong, in-depth knowledge of payroll technology, payroll processing, tax principles, and FLSA/wage and hour laws.
Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision and manage and prioritize tasks and deadlines; demonstrate team leadership skills; be a team player; pay close attention to detail; maintain a customer service focus (internal and external); solve problems; and analyze information from various sources.
Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Extensive knowledge of HIPAA/PPI.
Must be willing to work extended hours during payroll processing days.
High attention to detail for processing complex data, payroll deductions, and invoice reconciliations.
Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills for simplifying complex benefit details and assisting employees.

Nice To Haves

The preferred candidate will have experience with Paylocity payroll systems.
The preferred candidate will have experience in customer service, payroll, human resources, benefits administration, or relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans (e.g., 401(k)), including new hire enrollment, qualifying life events, EDI file feeds and terminations.
Audit and reconcile vendor invoices against internal payroll deductions to ensure accurate payments and support claims review.
Conduct benefits orientations, prepare educational materials, and guide staff through the annual Open Enrollment period.
Maintain auditable records and ensure adherence to legal requirements, such as ACA (Affordable Care Act) reporting.
Analyze industry trends and survey data to help leadership design competitive, cost-efficient benefits packages.