Contract Benefits Specialist

Nova Biomedical Corporation • Waltham, MA

2d • Hybrid

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 401(k) plan. Performs daily benefit processing; assures timeliness and accuracy of transactions (enrollment, change in coverage, etc.) and required reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, but experience and/or other training/certification may be substituted for the education.
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal laws such as: COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and ACA.
• LOA experience
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through and a developed sense of urgency.
• Must be a multi-tasker.
• Confidence with public speaking required for new-hire orientation and open enrollment presentations.

Responsibilities

• Answers employee calls and walk-ins and acts as a liaison between employees and insurance carriers and benefits providers.
• First resource to assist employees by answering questions about their benefits package through Nova Biomedical.
• Assesses and determines eligibility of applicants; assigns effective dates for benefits; communicates status of changes with employees.
• Conducts new hire orientation.
• Manages all third party benefit billings; requiring monthly review/reconciliation and frequent audits.
• Serves as a liaison between third party benefit providers and employees.
• Assists employees in leave of absence and disability claim application and notification process.
• Reports and tracks worker’s compensation claims and OSHA reporting.
• Oversees and identifies claim issues/trends by working with employee(s) and insurance companies to resolve applicable issues; then reports any issues and trends to Senior Benefits Specialist.
• Extracts data from the HRIS and generates reports as needed.
• Troubleshoots program issues and recommends course of action and/or program enhancements.
• Maintains and may develop benefit forms; assists with maintenance of the benefits sections of UKG and development of online processes.
• Documents and maintains administrative procedures for assigned benefit processes.
• Manages employee benefit files by ensuring files are updated, in order, accurate and properly documented.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of benefit issues and documentation.
• Assists with wellness activities and general HR duties as assigned.
• Assists with special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs audits as needed with benefits enrollment information to coordinate data between HRIS and vendors.
• Assists with benefit communications including frequent contributions to FYI newsletter.

Benefits

• Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Generous Tuition reimbursement
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level