Gresco Utility Supply Hiring for Benefits Specialist at Macon, GA Full Time

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join a hardworking, passionate, and dedicated team? If so, a career at our company might be the right path for you.

We offer many fulfilling opportunities for professionals who share our values and customer-focused philosophy. Our team works diligently every day to deliver superior service and expertise to the hundreds of companies we serve in the Southeast. A career at our company empowers and rewards both you and the customers who count on you to grow their businesses.

Our company at a glance: Privately owned, headquartered in the Southeastern U.S., in business for more than 60 years, and empowering 100+ customers in the U.S.

Some of our benefits include: Medical and dental insurance, Life and disability Insurance, Retirement plans (401K and Pension Plans), Educational assistance, and Paid Time Off.

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To: Director, HR

Reporting Jobs: None

Contacts Inside: Daily contact with employees throughout the organization to address benefit questions. Payroll Specialist and other managers or employees.

Contacts Outside: Benefit providers, brokers, HRIS software contacts, etc.

PURPOSE

Role and Responsibilities

• Research employee benefits plans and vendors to identify those that present the best value.
• Help recommend and implement new benefits programs.
• Serve as primary contact for questions and support for employees on health benefits, plan vendors and third-party administrators.
• Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administration.
• Ensure compliance, timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
• Coordinate daily benefits processing such as enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, distributions, loans, and compliance testing.
• Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records.
• Provide suggestions to help the HR department plan and evolve as the company grows.
• Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billing for payment of all group plans.
• Conduct benefit deduction audits for accuracy as needed.
• Help to analyze current benefits, evaluating the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, and plan experience in benefits programs.
• Survey and forecast competitive industry trends. Complete benefits surveys and review information obtained from the results. Assist with future benefits designs. Develop recommendations for review by management.
• Work in a multi-state HR environment (research and apply other states’ HR policies and best practices).
• Participate in national and local HR organizations.
• Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company’s benefits package.
• Help design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment, and summary plan descriptions.
• Maintain records of training and development activities, attendance, test results, assessments, and retraining requirements.
• Help develop and support wellness programs.
• Offer support and backup for HR Specialist, HR Assistant, and Director of HR as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Other duties, responsibilities, and expectations

• Ability to act with integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to handle data with confidentiality.
• Strong initiative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational, prioritization, time management and attention to detail skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.

NATURE AND SCOPE

The Benefits Specialist position is responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker’s compensation, life insurance, business travel accident insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retirement plans, etc.). This position provides excellent customer service and designs quality benefits plans. Will work collaboratively with the Director of HR to continually investigate new benefits programs, improve existing programs, and monitor companywide benefits administration to provide the best benefits programs for our employees.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED (minimum required job-related knowledge):

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5 years of experience in employee benefits administration (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers’ compensation, Medicare, and Social Security and DOL requirements.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits databases.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and history of working with confidential personal data.
• Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of benefits contract language.
• Thorough knowledge of plan designs.

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or relevant field.
• At least 3 years of experience in an HR-related position.
• HR Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)
• Benefits Certification (CEBS, CBP)
• Experience supporting a rapidly growing company.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office working conditions, moderate levels of stress due to deadlines and the confidential nature of Human Resources, high level of accuracy required, and multiple tasks. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time. Occasional trips to visit other offices, attend training meetings, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Macon, GA 31210: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Benefits Administration: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location