Senior Benefits Specialist

QCR Holdings, Inc.•Moline, IL

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Benefits Specialist is responsible for both administrative and strategic tasks to support the execution of benefits administration for the Company. This role will also collaborate with benefit vendors and third-party administrators (TPAs), lead the annual Open Enrollment process and be an employee advocate. Essential functions include performing benefit administration (new hire enrollment, orientation, termination, open enrollment, claims resolution, COBRA), leading the Open Enrollment process, responding to benefits inquiries, administering miscellaneous benefits (Tuition Assistance, Clothing Allowance, Sabbatical Leave), processing various claims (life & AD&D, short/long-term disability, FMLA, worker’s compensation), researching and recommending new employee benefits and technology, managing and delivering a monthly Benefit Education Series, administering annual benefit statements and ACA reporting, coordinating benefit integration for mergers and acquisitions, complying with policies, and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 3-5 experience in Benefits Administration, including previous work experience with a Benefits Administration System.
Working knowledge of IRC Section 125, HIPAA, COBRA, ADAAA, FMLA, worker’s compensation, ACA, and all other benefits related laws and regulations.
Superior interpersonal relation skills required.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to organize and manage a variety of projects at one time.
Good reasoning abilities, sounds judgement and excellent communication skills required.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Ability to work independently and maintain the utmost confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Paylocity (HRIS System) or experience with Payroll/HR database systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform benefit administration which includes, but is not limited to, new hire enrollment, new employee orientation, termination of employment, annual open enrollment, claims resolution and COBRA administration.
Lead the Open Enrollment process including facilitation with payroll and benefit vendors, meetings with employees, and updating materials as needed.
Respond to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, eligibility, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
Administer miscellaneous benefits including Tuition Assistance, Clothing Allowance, Sabbatical Leave, etc.
Understand and process life & AD&D claims, short and long-term disability claims, FMLA claims, and worker’s compensation claims.
Research and recommend new employee benefits and technology applications to maximize the employee experience and attract and retain top talent.
Manage and deliver the monthly Benefit Education Series to employees to help employees maximize their Total Rewards package.
Administer annual benefit statements and Affordable Care Act reporting (including preparation of Forms 1095-B and C’s).
Coordinate the benefit integration efforts related to mergers and acquisitions, including but not limited to plan transitions, vendor notices, and employee meetings of the other company.
Comply with all company or regulatory policies, procedures and requirements that are applicable to this position.
Foster and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Additional duties and responsibilities may be required to support the company’s mission, vision and values.