Benefits Specialist

2 hours, 22 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
HR and Recruiting
TechnologyAdvice

TechnologyAdvice

TechnologyAdvice provides expert reviews, insights, and guidance on B2B software, helping buyers make informed technology decisions while connecting vendors with their target audience to enhance their customer base.

Media
251-1K
Founded 2013

Description

  • Own end-to-end administration of U.S. employee benefits, including enrollment, open enrollment, life event changes, leaves of absence, retirement, and terminations.
  • Lead annual U.S. open enrollment and coordinate global enrollment activities with vendors and internal partners.
  • Administer the U.S. 401(k) retirement program, including enrollments, changes, distributions, and annual audits.
  • Maintain accurate benefits data in the HRIS and perform regular data quality checks, reporting, billing, and allocation support.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers on benefits, claims, retirement, and status change questions.
  • Process and administer U.S. leaves of absence, including medical, personal, disability, and FMLA leaves.
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. benefits and leave regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and ADA.
  • Support global benefits administration and align processes with established guidelines and best practices.
  • Partner with brokers, carriers, retirement providers, Payroll, and Finance to manage deductions, contributions, reconciliations, reporting, and record keeping.
  • Monitor benefits utilization, costs, and trends and recommend improvements to HR leadership.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of HR experience, including at least 3 years focused on U.S. benefits administration.
  • Demonstrated experience managing U.S. 401(k) retirement plans, including annual 401(k) audits.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. benefits and leave compliance requirements, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and ADA.
  • Experience working with benefits brokers, carriers, and HRIS or benefits administration platforms.
  • Experience with HRIS and benefits administration systems.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organization, and ability to handle confidential information.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills across diverse cultures and time zones.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Comfortable working in a global, fast-paced, remote-friendly environment.
  • Must be currently authorized to work in the United States; employer sponsorship is not provided.
  • Experience working in a global or multi-country workforce is a strong plus.

Benefits

  • Annual pay range of $65,000 to $85,000 USD.
  • Remote-first culture with the ability to work from home.
  • Flex Fridays, allowing a full or half day off on Fridays.
  • Flexible PTO.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
  • Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Wellness perks including Headspace access and monthly fitness reimbursements.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Career growth opportunities through mentorship programs and leadership academies.
  • Book reimbursement for up to 12 books per year.
  • Annual bucket list contribution after 3 years.
  • Speaker series bonus for participating in the monthly speaker series.

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