Human Resources Benefits Specialist

Horizon Services - Newark, DE

Full-time

Newark, DE

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Benefits Specialist at Horizon Services will be responsible for the administration of health and welfare benefits programs for all employees. This role involves responding to benefit-related inquiries, conducting comparative analyses, and assisting with the implementation of new benefit initiatives. The position requires strategic thinking and hands-on execution of responsibilities to enhance employee benefits and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of employee benefit programs (health and welfare plans and voluntary benefits)
• Assist employees with day-to-day questions about benefits plans
• Monitor new hires, status changes, and terminations as they pertain to benefits eligibility
• Assist with new hire benefits orientation for new hires as needed
• Manage the Affordable Care Act (ACA) new hire and standard measurement period processes and recordkeeping
• Update employee benefits records
• Assist with any benefits program audits
• Monitor, audit and reconcile all benefits vendor invoices: Review for accuracy and process for payment
• Resolve discrepancies with carriers, payroll deductions and the company
• Coordinate all benefits plan design changes and oversee the Annual Benefits Open Enrollment
• Prepare reports, extracting benefits data as needed
• Compile required non-discrimination reports for benefits plans annually or as needed
• Participate in the design and distribution of benefits communication materials and compliance-related documentation
• Manage employee error reports from all plans, including providers, ADP, and payroll
• Responsible for the HRIS system as it pertains to benefits
• Identify and implement benefits to increase the quality of life for employees
• Fulfill all reporting requirements of relevant government rules and regulations, including ERISA
• Mediate between benefits providers and employees
• Process New Hire and onboarding paperwork using HRIS and internal tracking systems
• Oversee FMLA/ADA Leave Process with outside vendor
• Process all New Hires into Payroll System and add to other applicable areas
• Upon termination of employment, process benefit termination in Payroll System and notify third party vendors
• Process Qualified Domestic Relation Orders (QDRO's), and other benefit forms in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4+ years of experience in benefit administration (REQUIRED)
• Experience with self-insured medical plans (REQUIRED)
• General knowledge of federal and state laws relating to benefit plans including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and COBRA
• Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) (REQUIRED)
• Proficiency with online benefits enrollment administration (REQUIRED)
• HRIS/ADP experience strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to concentrate and handle detailed work
• Discreet ability to handle confidential and proprietary information appropriately

Nice-to-haves

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• HRIS/ADP experience strongly preferred