HR Benefits and Compensation Specialist

Borland-Groover Clinic P.A • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The HR Benefits and Compensation Specialist is responsible for managing the organization's benefits and compensation programs to attract, retain, and motivate employees. This role involves overseeing benefits administration, compliance with relevant laws, and collaborating with the HR management team to support organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
• Previous benefits and compensation experience (2-4 years).
• High functional use of Microsoft Tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn HRIS, Paycor, and benefits systems.
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local employee benefits laws and regulations, e.g. FMLA, COBRA, ADA, EEO, DOL, ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and workers' compensation.
• Proactive problem solver with a demonstrated ability to take initiative.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments and effectively manage deadlines.
• Analytical skills: ability to research, collect, and compile data with accuracy and precision.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required with the ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with compensation analytics tools preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required to interact with internal and external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal and external partners regarding benefit plans, funding, invoicing, account reconciliation, payments, enrollment and eligibility changes, and retirement plan administration.
• Process monthly insurance invoices and reconcile monthly statements.
• Respond to employee inquiries on general benefits questions and issues and resolve in a timely manner.
• Explain and interpret company insurance programs to employees.
• Deliver benefit presentations for new hire orientation, health & wellness events, and other communication initiatives.
• Assist with annual open enrollment preparation including communications, presentations, meetings, and system set-up.
• Administer and manage all leave of absences for employees including FMLA, workers' compensation, military leaves, disability leaves, and personal leaves.
• Ensure compliance with COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, and ERISA provisions.
• Responsible for ACA tracking and compliance, including 1095's.
• Assist with HRA and FSA claims and funding questions.
• Assist employees with qualifying life events and verifying documentation.
• Assist with benefits plans audits.
• Collaborate with payroll to ensure that payroll deductions are processed accurately.
• Prepare annual employee census for basis of quotes from insurers and providers of benefits and other ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Perform ongoing review of carrier related data to ensure accuracy.
• Responsible for bi-weekly 401(k) funding verification.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including plan documents, summary plan descriptions, vendor contracts, policy manuals, compliance testing, audits, and required filings.
• Conduct salary data analysis and reports as needed.
• Provide insights and recommendations on salary adjustments based on market trends.
• Support the development of competitive pay structures by analyzing internal and external data.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws (e.g., FLSA, minimum wage laws).
• Conduct regular audits of compensation programs to ensure equity and adherence to company policies.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures for benefits billing and auditing.
• Maintain accurate records to support compliance and internal reporting requirements.
• Assist in cross-functional projects related to HR initiatives and provide support to HR Generalists.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability
• Profit Sharing
• Supplemental Insurance
• Education and Tuition Reimbursement funding
• Initial Uniform Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree