Senior Benefits Specialist

Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO)

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the organization’s benefits plans and programs, including dental, vision, disability, FMLA, pension, retiree medical, 401(k), workers compensation, life insurance, and flexible spending account, etc. This position ensures compliance with the organization’s policies and practices and local state and federal laws and regulations.

Requirements

Demonstrates strong knowledge of relevant specialty area, leading important initiatives, offering guidance to team members, and promoting innovation and strategic improvements within the organization
Ability to communicate complex information in a clear, understandable, and influential manner to stakeholders
Ability to lead and work collaboratively with diverse teams to achieve common goals, while mentoring team members
Demonstrates advanced planning, organizational, and time management skills, leading multiple projects, guiding team members, and driving strategic initiatives to achieve organizational goals
Advanced ability to conduct research, gather information, and stay current with industry trends and best practices in order to influence change within relevant specialty area
Exemplifies a strong ability to seek out and learn from feedback, coaching, and new experiences. Proactively adapts to new challenges and leverages learnings to drive innovation and mentor others
Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaboration across various departments to harness collective creativity and drive innovative solutions. Utilize strong communication skills to effectively convey ideas and lead discussions. Demonstrated impact in cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment and synergy among diverse teams
Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefits programs, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, Section 125, and DOL requirements
Knowledge of benefits guidelines, including knowledge of self-funding for medical, dental, life, flex, and other benefits), flexible benefit accounts, health reimbursement accounts and health savings accounts
Working knowledge of commonly used HR concepts, labor laws, and practices required
Ability to work and maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive/private information
High School Diploma or GED
Four or more years of professional work experience
Two or more years of experience in full cycle benefits management in a fully self-funded environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in related area

Responsibilities

Maintains and improves existing benefits and wellness plans, programs, processes, and procedures
Coordinates daily benefits processing, including reimbursements, eligibility, enrollments, qualifying life event changes, terminations, COBRA, beneficiary changes, disability, accident and death claims, qualified medical support orders, FMLA, short-term disability, and workers’ compensation, and employment and wage verifications
Supports the new hire onboarding and annual enrollment for benefits by coordinating materials (i.e., enrollment guides, summary of benefits and coverage handouts, summary plan descriptions, etc.), giving executive presentations, and vendor coordination
Serves as point of contact for benefits inquiries from employees/retirees and troubleshooting by analyzing, identifying root causes, and resolving issues and discrepancies in a timely manner
Maintains benefit records, files, and information and monitors benefit deduction data in HRIS to ensure accuracy for payroll processing, vendor payments, benefits enrollment/eligibility, etc.
Supports annual audit preparation in partnership with external accounting firm to include benefits plans and the 5500 filing and discrimination testing, in accordance with plan documents, established policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations
Responsible for maintaining and improving the wellness program, which includes the wellness platform, maintenance of the gym and wellness center, external vendor relationships, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned