The Total Rewards Benefits Specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all health and welfare benefits, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, FSAs, COBRA Administration, and ACA Compliance in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Duties And Responsibilities
Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
Assists with employee eligibility for benefits and assists employee with enrollments, changes, and termination of benefits.
Assists with auditing and maintaining benefit deductions in the HRIS.
Assists with development and distribution of communications pertaining to benefit programs, including but not limited to open enrollment and legally required notices.
Assists with COBRA Administration.
Assists with invoicing associated with benefit programs.
Provides support for the open enrollment period and for special project work as needed.
Answers complex employee questions, resolves issues and communicates with vendors to assure system resolution.
Process HSA feed ensuring accurate vendor feeds and balancing against employee's accounts.
Basic ad-hoc and weekly reporting
Manages Benefits mailbox
Responds to manager and associate inquiries and government agency requests
Supports Engagement Activities for Canada & US
Administers Canadian Benefit Enrollments and terminations
Supports Canadian Union Administration
Process Canadian invoices
Processes all wire dues & Check request regarding standard and union benefit plans
Ensures SOPs are updated for all related processes
Effectively troubleshoot file feed discrepancies
Performs other duties as assigned
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE And SKILLS
Possess strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in various computer applications such as word, excel, PowerPoint, email, etc. UKG/UltiPro experience preferred.
Able to handle stress, multiple tasks, and deadlines effectively.
Able to work in a team-oriented environment.
Able to function as part of a team yet work with minimum supervision.
Able to handle confidential information.
Able to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations
Must be a self-starter.
Accurate with attention to detail
Experience in HR environments and protecting confidential information
Position Qualifications
Legal Age: 18 Years
Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's degree in business, human resources or related field required. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.
Function Specific Experience: 3 or more years prior HRIS experience; 2-5 years of experience with Excel, Powerpoint.
Travel Requirements: Up to 5%
Schedule: May require some nights, weekends, and holidays.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Describe the physical environment in which the job works, and any special physical qualifications required (safety hazards, visual/hearing acuity or unusual conditions). Work is performed in area that is adequately lighted and ventilated.
Physical Demands
Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time
May require some lifting up to 15 lbs.
This position description is merely intended to describe the primary elements of the position. Paradies Lagardère reserves the right to change the position description and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary. This position description does not constitute an employment contract of any kind.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Retail
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