Senior Benefits Specialist

Leadec•Homewood, AL

13d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Benefits Specialist administers and manages employee benefits programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, leave administration, wellness initiatives, and voluntary benefits. This role serves as a key resource for employees and management, ensuring accurate administration, regulatory compliance, and exceptional employee experience.

Requirements

Ability to communicate with all levels of Leadec and customer employees.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Advanced knowledge of employee benefits programs and regulations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Excel and benefits reporting.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
5-8+ years of benefits administration experience.
Experience managing health and welfare benefits and retirement programs.
Strong knowledge of federal and state benefits regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ADP HRIS systems preferred.
Experience with Canadian Benefits preferred, but not required
CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist)
CBP (Certified Benefits Professional)
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR

Responsibilities

Administer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefit plans.
Manage benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, and status changes.
Ensure benefits data is accurate within HRIS and benefits administration systems.
Coordinate annual open enrollment activities, communications, and employee support.
Respond to employee benefit inquiries.
Educate employees on benefit programs, eligibility rules, and enrollment processes.
Resolve escalated benefits issues with carriers, vendors, and third-party administrators.
Serve as primary liaison with insurance carriers, brokers, consultants, and benefit vendors.
Monitor vendor performance and service levels.
Assist with implementation of new benefit programs and vendor transitions.
Support compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and other applicable regulations.
Prepare and maintain required employee benefit documentation and notices.
Assist with audits, nondiscrimination testing, Form 5500 support, and compliance reporting.
Administer 401(k) and NQDC plans.
Coordinate eligibility, enrollments, loans, distributions, and employee education.
Work with recordkeepers and fiduciary partners to resolve issues and support plan governance.
Analyze benefits utilization, costs, and trends.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, employee experience, and data integrity.
Participate in benefits strategy and program design discussions.
Adhering to and supporting all EHS and Quality objectives, in accordance with ISO 14001, 45001 and 9001 respectively.
All other duties as assigned by Leadec manager.