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Job Summary: 100% Remote but needs to be local to Orange, CA to occasionally be onsite.
100% Free Employee Health, Dental & Vision on the first of the month following 60 days. (Dependents coverage available at cost to employee)
The Benefits Administrator/ HR Generalist’s primary role is responsible for assisting employees with benefits enrollment and questions, maintain databases and files and ensure compliance. The benefits administrator 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, travel and accident plan, flexible spending plan, retirement plans, etc.). This position provides excellent customer service and designs quality benefits plans. The administrator continually investigates new benefits programs, improves existing programs, and supervises and monitors benefits administration.
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Duties & Responsibilities: *
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Assist in managing benefits administration
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Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending
accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness benefits.
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Conduct benefits orientations and explain benefits self-enrollment system.
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Maintain employee benefits filing systems and ensure benefits changes are entered
appropriately in payroll system for payroll deduction.
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Assist employees with health, dental, life and other related benefit claims.
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Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and
maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs. Resolve administrative problems
with the carrier representatives.
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Administer COBRA.
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Prepare and set up meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understand
company benefits and other related incentive programs. Ensure distribution of required
employee notices.
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Prepare and maintain biweekly employee reports, new-hire and absentee reports. Maintain and
update company organizational charts, phone directory and other requested reports as needed.
- Assist HR manager in completing benefits reporting requirements. Research employee benefits
plans and vendors to identify those that present the best value.
- Design, recommend and implement new benefits programs. Examine possible plan designs
and benefits cost changes.
- Negotiate with vendors and administrators for best plans, options and rates.
- Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
- Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums and plan
administration.
- Evaluate and revise internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
- Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.
· Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees. · Coordinate daily benefits processing. Handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, QDROs, QMCSOs, distributions, loans, hardships and compliance testing. · Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records. · Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans. · Allocate group health and dental claims monthly and review quarterly. · Audit the accuracy and performance of functions performed by benefits staff. · Analyze current benefits, evaluating the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience and competitive trends in benefits programs, and identify the company’s stance. · Perform plan audits. Prepare, collect and organize data for actuarial assessments. Review data in conjunction with actuarial evaluation task forces. · Review both short- and long-range cost estimates/projections and relevant statistical analyses regarding modifications in benefits programs and implementation of new programs. · Survey industry trends. Complete benefits surveys and review information obtained from the results. Analyze complex benefits information. Forecast trends and assist with future benefits designs. Develop specific recommendations for review by management. · Monitor administrative costs of benefits programs and recommend cost containment strategies, including alternative methods for administration and funding. Prepare budgetary recommendations and assist in the monitoring, verifying and reconciling of budgeted funds. · Provide customer service support to internal and external customers. Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company’s benefits package. · Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions. Provide training and support to group benefits associates, home office associates and the field staff. · Other duties as assigned. · Enforce company policies and align all initiatives with the company’s core values and mission · Act as a Human Resources Generalist and back up the senior HRG and Manager as needed.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Educational Requirement:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
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3+ years of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience.
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2+ years of human resources experience
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Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Hands-on experience with ATS and HRIS too, BambooHR a huge plus
o Understanding of HR practices and employment law Other Qualification & Requirements: Other Qualification & Requirements: · Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including PowerPoint; experience with HRIS and benefits databases. · Project and team management/leadership skills and experience. · Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates. · Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines. · Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs. · Ability to understand, evaluate and make judgment on proposals (RFPs). · Knowledge of benefits contract language. · 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, OBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements. · Excellent communication and organization skills.
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100% Free Employee Health, Dental & Vision on the first of the month following 60 days. (Dependents coverage available at cost to employee)*
Job Type: Full-time
