Specialist, Benefits

Canon Business Process Services, Inc.•New York, NY

4d•$65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing benefit carrier performance for all health, welfare and retirement plans to ensure that plans are administered accurately. Manages the occupational and non-occupational leave benefits to ensure minimal employee absence and minimal corporate expense. Acts in the absence of the Manager, Benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge required
Minimum of 5 yrs. Benefits Administration experience with a strong knowledge of FMLA, COBRA, ERISA, Section 125, ADA and applicable federal and state laws
Knowledge of all office equipment
Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel and MS Access
Highly motivated self-starter with excellent oral & written communication skills
Ability to set priorities/be confidential/organized/detail oriented
Ability to handle stress and conflict & able to resolve issues effectively and confidentially
Excellent customer service skills/great attitude/team player
Excellent follow up skills
Ability to be creative
Ability to communicate accurately, clearly and effectively
Excellent attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AS400 Infinium or similar HRIS system preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews qualified life event documentation and approves enrollment as appropriate
Researches issues involving benefit eligibility, enrollment and payroll deduction errors and discrepancies. Discusses and resolves issues with benefit vendors. Provides phone and e-mail responses to all employees regarding benefit issues.
Responsible for the review, reconciliation and payment of all benefit vendor invoices including Healthy San Francisco
Prepares updated benefit communications i.e. SPD’s, Annual Open Enrollment material etc
Maintains and updates plan administrative procedures
Assists in the implementation and maintenance of dependent eligibility audits
Review and verifies monthly billing for health and welfare plans
Review and resolves issues affecting the 401(K) plan including contributions, match and catch-up contributions
Works closely with the Manager, Employee Benefits to resolve any ERISA or HIPPA compliance issues
Develops and maintains relationships with Benefits vendors, communicates plan changes
Advises and trains regional human resource representatives on Disability and Workers’ Compensation laws and procedures
Provides subject matter expertise regarding disability, workers’ compensation, CBPS’s leave policy and any other questions related to CBPS’ benefit program
Recommends pro-active programs to bring employees with medical work limitations back to work quickly, with as little expense to the company as possible
Collaborates with corporate risk management on developing strategies to close workers compensation open claims
Recommends ideas and processes to reduce costs in the area of Workers’ Compensation
Manages the salary continuation benefit for eligible exempt employees
Administers the direct bill process for employees on leave. Follows up with employees who have not paid direct bill invoices and advises of cancellation policy
Keeps informed of state and federal policy and law changes that may affect the benefits plans
Assist with projects as required
Acts in the absence of the Benefits Manager