HR Benefits Specialist

Hargrove and Associates•Mobile, AL

About The Position

Hargrove is seeking an experienced HR Benefits Specialist to manage employee benefits, leave programs, and retirement plans and serve as a trusted resource for teammates. The position supports the administration of benefit plans, leave programs, retirement plans, and related communications and compliance activities. It also identifies opportunities to improve processes and the teammate experience. Hargrove describes its culture as founded on trust, personal integrity, and a team mentality. The company emphasizes the value of each teammate’s contributions, client service, and a safety culture that promotes the well-being of people who work with or are touched by its work. Hargrove is a 100% teammate-owned company and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

At least 5 years of benefits administration experience.
Experience with leave management, disability claims, and retirement plans.
Strong knowledge of employee benefits laws and regulations.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

CEBS, PHR, or SHRM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
Manage FMLA, personal, state, and disability leaves from start to finish.
Oversee 401(k) administration, including contributions, loans, distributions, and vendor coordination.
Support Hargrove's Teammate Stock Ownership Plan (TSOP).
Reconcile benefit invoices and maintain accurate records.
Assist with Open Enrollment, benefits communications, and teammate education.
Ensure compliance with FMLA, ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and other applicable regulations.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance the teammate experience.