The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Employee Benefits Specialist assists with administration of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, 401(k) retirement, short-and long-term disability, wellness, workers’ compensation, and leaves of absence.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Respond to employee inquiries on general benefits and leave questions and issues. Escalate complex questions and issues to benefits & compliance specialist, as appropriate.
- Process and maintain health, wellness, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and 401(k) plan transactions, legally mandated benefits information, and enrollment documentation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Administer various employee leave plans, e.g., FMLA, non-FMLA medical leave, and military leaves. Maintain leave-related documentation.
- Conduct weekly new hire onboarding benefits presentation.
- Maintain employee benefits files.
- Complete and submit life, disability, and other benefits-related forms.
- Process 401(k) transactions and complete 401(k)-related forms.
- Initiate workers’ compensation claims with third-party administrator. Prepare and send workers’ compensation-related correspondence and all notice-only claims.
- Prepare weekly benefits and leaves of absence reports.
- Assist with reconciliation of monthly billing statements.
- Assist with preparation of annual open enrollment, and schedule and attend open enrollment meeting.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree. Equivalent combination of applicable education, training, certification, or experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Skills/Experience:
- Demonstrated understanding of employee benefits plans administration including legal requirements, terminology, and reporting requirements.
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employee benefits laws and regulations including FMLA, COBRA, ADA, EEO, DOL, ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, USERRA, Social Security, Section 125, and workers’ compensation.
- Computer proficiency and technical skills with Microsoft Office products, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. Experienced with HRIS and benefits databases.
- Ability to effectively deliver employee benefits training presentations to employee groups.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong customer-service skills. Respond promptly and accurately to requests.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to prioritize competing priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Three years of experience within a human resources role.
Preferences
- Three years of experience administering employee benefits plans.
Certifications & Licensure
- PHR, SHRM-CP, or pursuing human resources certification preferred.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 14 2018
Active Until:
Jun 14 2018
Hiring Organization:
Wounded Warrior Project, Inc.
industry:
Nonprofit