SR. BENEFITS & HR SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

DECOPAC INC.•Ramsey, MN

6d•$85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

PROVIDE COORDINATED TACTICAL AND STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES SOLUTIONS AND LEADERSHIP IN THE AREAS OF BENEFITS AND HR TECHNOLOGY. PARTNERS WITH ALL AREAS OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN SUPPORT OF THE COMPANY’S BUSINESS OBJECTIVES, INCLUDING DRIVING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORTING COMPANY GROWTH.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR or related discipline
Minimum of five years of benefit plan administration and oversight (medical, dental, life/AD&D, disability, retirement plan/401K, etc.).
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to effectively communicate with all levels within the company
Ability to provide strategic direction and guidance regarding benefits plan design and implementation as well as operating as a tactical benefits administrator
Strong attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated experience utilizing HRIS systems (particularly ADP Workforce Now) for analysis and reporting
Thorough knowledge of HIPAA, ERISA, and COBRA requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in managing benefit plan vendors and vendor changes is beneficial.
CEBS, PHR or SPHR certification preferred

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, implementation and maintenance of benefits plans, policies and practices, tools and training based on organizational objectives and industry best practice
Responsible for employee benefits administration (communication to associates, claims and processing resolution, compliance, internal audit adherence and compilation).
Identify organizational benefits needs and assist in the development and implementation strategies and plans to meet those needs.
Ensure adequate controls, compliance reviews, and audits are in place and completed successfully for benefits plan design and program management.
Manages FMLA and state leave of absence to ensure compliance
Maintain knowledge of economic conditions, labor market, and other factors related to ensuring the organization provides competitive and reasonable total rewards structure.
Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in benefits administration.
Ensures the organization’s plans are following the applicable provisions of COBRA, HIPAA and ERISA.
Serve as the technical lead for the HR System (ADP Workforce Now). Initiate benefit annual Open Enrollment periods and conduct routine system testing, as needed.
Ensure full usage of current HRIS system (ADP Workforce Now), creating and providing meaningful regular and ad hoc reports as requested. Review, recommend, and implement system enhancements to increase overall efficiency.
Trained as the back-up to the Payroll Administrator.
Reviews/audits payroll to ensure appropriate approvals and timely processing of changes.
Other duties as assigned.