Benefits Specialist

Race Winning Brands•Mentor, OH

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The Benefits & HR Specialist supports the HR function by administering employee benefits programs, providing frontline HR support as needed, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and contributing to a positive employee experience. This role blends benefits administration with general HR responsibilities such as onboarding, employee support, and records management. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Benefits Administration · Administer employee benefit programs: medical, HSA, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and wellness offerings · Annual 5500 audit and filing · Canada Benefits Management, Renewal, and Deduction Maintenance · Serve as the primary contact for employees regarding benefits questions, eligibility, claims, and enrollment · Coordinate open enrollment, including communication, materials preparation, and system updates · Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure timely enrollment, changes, and terminations · Work with brokers, carriers, and vendors to resolve issues and enhance services · Assist with benefits billing, reconciliation, and auditing for accuracy · Provide analytical support to HR and Finance to create, prepare, and maintain HR/Benefits Reports · Benefits Website Updates · New Hire Orientation · ACA Management · New Hire/Termination Benefits Emails · Perks and Discounts Management · EOI Approvals · New Carrier Implementation and EDI Integration & File Feed Error Management · Employee Claims Advocation · Wellness Visit Tracking · HSA Enrollments · FMLA, Parental Leave and Pay, STD Pay · Verifications of employment · Compliance Reporting · Monthly benefits billing · Various benefits engagement activities HR Support & Employee Services · Support employee onboarding and offboarding, including new hire setup, documentation, benefits enrollment, and exit processes. · Process unemployment claims. · Maintain HRIS data accuracy, process updates, and generate reports as needed. · Support HR programs such as performance management, engagement initiatives, training coordination, and compliance. · Support audits, reporting, and documentation needed for regulatory compliance (ACA, FMLA, COBRA, ERISA). · Coordinate problem resolution with Paylocity representatives as needed · Back-up on payroll processing

Requirements

2-3 years of benefits experience required
Experience with HRIS and benefits platforms strongly preferred.
Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/). HR/Payroll software, Paylocity preferred
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Must be able to communicate with both management and non-management associates.
Exceptional attention to detail required
Knowledge of benefit plan structures and HR processes.
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment and manage deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

Administer employee benefit programs: medical, HSA, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and wellness offerings
Annual 5500 audit and filing
Canada Benefits Management, Renewal, and Deduction Maintenance
Serve as the primary contact for employees regarding benefits questions, eligibility, claims, and enrollment
Coordinate open enrollment, including communication, materials preparation, and system updates
Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure timely enrollment, changes, and terminations
Work with brokers, carriers, and vendors to resolve issues and enhance services
Assist with benefits billing, reconciliation, and auditing for accuracy
Provide analytical support to HR and Finance to create, prepare, and maintain HR/Benefits Reports
Benefits Website Updates
New Hire Orientation
ACA Management
New Hire/Termination Benefits Emails
Perks and Discounts Management
EOI Approvals
New Carrier Implementation and EDI Integration & File Feed Error Management
Employee Claims Advocation
Wellness Visit Tracking
HSA Enrollments
FMLA, Parental Leave and Pay, STD Pay
Verifications of employment
Compliance Reporting
Monthly benefits billing
Various benefits engagement activities
Support employee onboarding and offboarding, including new hire setup, documentation, benefits enrollment, and exit processes.
Process unemployment claims.
Maintain HRIS data accuracy, process updates, and generate reports as needed.
Support HR programs such as performance management, engagement initiatives, training coordination, and compliance.
Support audits, reporting, and documentation needed for regulatory compliance (ACA, FMLA, COBRA, ERISA).
Coordinate problem resolution with Paylocity representatives as needed
Back-up on payroll processing