Sr. Benefits Specialist

Peter Millar•Research Triangle Park, NC

15d

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Peter Millar was founded in 2001 with a single cashmere sweater offered in 24 colors. Based in Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, the American lifestyle brand has grown to include luxury performance sportswear, seasonal resort and country club apparel, sophisticated classics, casually refined tailored clothing and sartorial accessories. We strive to capture timeless style upgraded with signature innovations, in designs that are in tune with modern life. We embrace working hard, being kind and doing right by our customers, aiming to set a higher standard for the apparel industry. The Benefits Specialist will be an important part of the Peter Millar People Team and will serve as an integral point of contact for our employees on all benefit related questions, and will be essential in helping to scale and support the day-to-day people operations. The Benefits Specialist will serve as the main point of contact for all benefit plans, including medical, dental, leaves and workers comp as well as collaborating in other HR functions.

Requirements

Excellent Microsoft Office skills required, to include Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook
Strong customer service skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organized with strong attention to detail
Ability to use critical thinking to analyze, understand and interpret various situations
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing environments
Motivated self-starter who thrives in a team environment
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
3 – 5 years of Human Resources or equivalent experience
Experience administering benefits

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Office Publisher, Adobe
Experience working within Workday preferred
Customer service experience a plus

Responsibilities

Assists in development, implementation, administration, and maintenance of benefits programs, systems, policies, and procedures
Main point of contact for all benefit questions/queries by employees, new and established
Manage all facets of employee benefits to include employee change in status, open enrollment, auditing and communicating to staff regarding their benefits
Monitor employee termination process to ensure termination within BCBSNC, Unum, Transamerica, Health Equity, and other benefit vendors
Audit monthly BCBSNC invoice to include Health, Dental, Vision, and Cobra coverage
Audit monthly Unum invoice to include Life, Disability, and ancillary coverage
Partner with benefit vendors and internal departments as needed
Approve and reconcile Fitness Reimbursements on a twice annual basis
Update Pet Insurance memberships monthly following payroll deadlines
Review and approve Tuition Reimbursement applications and maintain records
Assist with organizing employee seminars and other activities as needed
Work with Payroll to implement processes to improve efficiencies in administering benefits and updating HRIS System
Assist Payroll as needed to include audits, file management, reporting, and ad-hoc requests
Own file auditing on a quarterly basis to ensure compliance for audit purposes
Oversee internal digital communications, update policies and programs and own communications interdepartmentally
Maintain and track off-boarding records to ensure a smooth transition of employment