Benefits Specialist

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Requirements:

• 5 years experience working in employee benefits.
• Proven experience as a Benefits Specialist or similar role.
• Knowledge of various types of insurance plans, retirement plans, and laws related to employee benefits.
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of HRIS; UKG Preferred.
• Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding NPR and NPM benefit programs.
• Assist employees with claims resolution by liaising with insurance carriers.
• Conduct Benefits Onboarding for all new hires and transferring employees.
• Process new hire benefits enrollment and employee benefits changes.
• Coordinate Annual Health Fair/Flu shots.
• Administer NPR Wellness Programs in partnership with NPR Wellness Clinic and NPR Fitness Center.
• Assist with Open Enrollment preparation.
• Be the primary contact for day-to-day activities related to retirement plans.
• Initiate notices and exit information to COBRA carrier.
• Manage benefits eligibility for temporary employees.
• Maintain Affordable Care Act measurement groups and eligibility notices.
• Assist with Leave Administration and FMLA process.
• Handle benefits invoices and reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and protection guidelines.
• Maintain benefits intranet site and shared drive and employee files.
• Assist in the preparation of benefits communications.