Senior Benefits Specialist
About The Position
The Senior Benefits Specialist designs, develops, and implements benefits and retirement programs. The role recommends and implements improvements to programs, services, and processes; researches and analyzes program design alternatives; and tests proposals before implementation. The specialist develops, compares, and standardizes benefits programs, followed by an annual review process. They consult with management, human resources personnel, and employees regarding benefits and retirement programs and policies, and work with internal and external resources to ensure appropriate program and policy design and ongoing administration in compliance with legal and contractual requirements. The role also contributes to team and organizational goals through collaboration, communication, project management, ethical practice, analysis, and effective execution. It takes initiative to resolve issues and improve processes, mentors team members as needed, and produces timely, high-quality work.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Nursing, a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
- 5–7 years of relevant experience.
- Experience designing, developing, and administering benefits and/or retirement programs.
- Knowledge and understanding of benefits programs and policies.
- Ability to apply and understand technical regulations and laws, including ERISA, COBRA, ADA, and FMLA.
- Experience working in a matrix organization and complex work environment.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement benefits and retirement programs.
- Recommend and implement improvements to programs, services, and processes.
- Research and analyze program design alternatives and test proposals before implementation.
- Develop, compare, and standardize benefits, and conduct an annual review process.
- Consult with management, human resources personnel, and employees about benefits and retirement programs and policies.
- Coordinate with internal and external resources to support proper program and policy design and ongoing administration in compliance with legal and contractual requirements.
- Collaborate on business solutions and contribute to team and organizational goals.
- Take initiative to resolve issues, address concerns, identify risks, and improve processes and outcomes.
- Communicate clearly and professionally, respond to information requests, and share knowledge and expertise.
- Develop solutions using sound methodologies and project management principles, analyze issues and alternatives, and implement objectives effectively.
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality and ethical practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
