HR Benefits Assistant
About The Position
Arkansas Talent Group is partnering exclusively with a top-notch company in Little Rock to help them find their next HR Benefits Assistant! This is a well-established organization that is going through rapid growth with an excellent leadership team. The organization is seeking an up-and-coming HR professional to support Human Resource operations that span across the United States. The Human Resources Benefits Assistant reports to the Director of Payroll and Benefits and provides a variety of administrative and staff support services to the Human Resources department, specifically focused on administering programs and managing processes related to employee benefits. This full time in-office position is located at Headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (required), Emphasis in business, human resources, or closely related degree preferred
- Office experience, 0-2+ years required, HR/benefits experience preferred
- Ability to effectively and professionally communicate in person, by phone, and by email
- Strong administrative skills
- Customer service
- Understanding of MS Office
- Detail oriented
- Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise, research, and problem solve
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a close-knit office environment
Nice To Haves
- Bi-Lingual (English-Spanish) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Answering incoming benefits department calls and emails, providing a high level of customer service
- Assist employees with questions regarding insurance, 401(k), leave of absence
- Guiding new hires through benefit enrollment process
- Educating and assisting employees with benefit options during annual Open Enrollment period
- Assisting employees with claim issues, communicating with insurance providers as needed to provide resolution
- Guide employees through the Leave of Absence process, following all FMLA and LOA guidelines, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed
- Process employee qualifying life events timely and accurately
- Maintain accurate records in HRIS and Leave Management systems
- Coordinate employee rewards and gifting programs
- Assist with administration of workers compensation claims
- Maintain compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, such as FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and HIPAA
- Other duties and projects, as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive salary - $22-25/hr
- Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependents
- Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee
- Vision Insurance
- HSA with Employer Contributions
- Life Insurance 100% paid for Employee
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- 401(k) Plan
- Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation
- Paid Holidays AND PTO
- Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
