Specialist, Benefits

<p></p><h3>Overview </h3> <p>Responsible for overseeing benefit carrier performance for all health, welfare and retirement plans to ensure that plans are administered accurately. Manages the occupational and non-occupational leave benefits to ensure minimal employee absence and minimal corporate expense. Acts in the absence of the Manager, Benefits. </p> <h3>Responsibilities </h3> <ul> <li>Reviews qualified life event documentation and approves enrollment as appropriate </li> <li>Researches issues involving benefit eligibility, enrollment and payroll deduction errors and discrepancies. Discusses and resolves issues with benefit vendors. Provides phone and e-mail responses to all employees regarding benefit issues. </li> <li>Responsible for the review, reconciliation and payment of all benefit vendor invoices including Healthy San Francisco </li> <li>Prepares updated benefit communications i.e. SPD’s, Annual Open Enrollment material etc </li> <li>Maintains and updates plan administrative procedures </li> <li>Assists in the implementation and maintenance of dependent eligibility audits </li> <li>Review and verifies monthly billing for health and welfare plans </li> <li>Review and resolves issues affecting the 401(K) plan including contributions, match and catch-up contributions </li> <li>Works closely with the Manager, Employee Benefits to resolve any ERISA or HIPPA compliance issues </li> <li>Develops and maintains relationships with Benefits vendors, communicates plan changes </li> <li>Advises and trains regional human resource representatives on Disability and Workers’ Compensation laws and procedures </li> <li>Provides subject matter expertise regarding disability, workers’ compensation, CBPS’s leave policy and any other questions related to CBPS’ benefit program </li> <li>Recommends pro-active programs to bring employees with medical work limitations back to work quickly, with as little expense to the company as possible </li> <li>Collaborates with corporate risk management on developing strategies to close workers compensation open claims </li> <li>Recommends ideas and processes to reduce costs in the area of Workers’ Compensation </li> <li>Manages the salary continuation benefit for eligible exempt employees </li> <li>Administers the direct bill process for employees on leave. Follows up with employees who have not paid direct bill invoices and advises of cancellation policy </li> <li>Keeps informed of state and federal policy and law changes that may affect the benefits plans </li> <li>Assist with projects as required </li> <li>Acts in the absence of the Benefits Manager </li> </ul> <h3>Qualifications </h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge required </li> <li>Minimum of 5 yrs. Benefits Administration experience with a strong knowledge of FMLA, COBRA, ERISA, Section 125, ADA and applicable federal and state laws </li> <li>Knowledge of all office equipment </li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel and MS Access </li> <li>Knowledge of AS400 Infinium or similar HRIS system preferred </li> <li>Highly motivated self-starter with excellent oral &amp; written communication skills </li> <li>Ability to set priorities/be confidential/organized/detail oriented </li> <li>Ability to handle stress and conflict &amp; able to resolve issues effectively and confidentially </li> <li>Excellent customer service skills/great attitude/team player </li> <li>Excellent follow up skills </li> <li>Ability to be creative </li> <li>Ability to communicate accurately, clearly and effectively </li> <li>Excellent attention to detail </li> </ul> <h3>What We Offer </h3> <p>An opportunity to join an established team and be part of a successful and proven global organization! </p> <p>A competitive compensation program! </p> <p>Large Company Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/401K with a competitive company match! </p> <p>Employee discounts on Canon products &amp; vendor discount programs for employees! </p> <p>World-Class Training &amp; Career Development Programs! </p> <p></p> #J-18808-Ljbffr