Legacy Cabinets, Inc Hiring for Benefits Specialist at Eastaboga, AL Full Time

Job Summary:

The benefits specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
· None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.

• Assists with new-hire orientations.
• Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.
• Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.
• Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.
• Enrolls employees with carriers and process life status changes.
• Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
• Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA.
• Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.
• Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts. Manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment.
• Assists with the open enrollment process.
• Administers the tuition reimbursement program.
• Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Education and Experience:
Required:

Associate’s degree in HR or related field, but experience and/or other training/certification may be substituted for the education.

· Two years’ experience in HR and/or benefits administration.

Preferred:

· Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field of study.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Eastaboga, AL 36260: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Benefits & Compensation Occupations: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location