Benefits Administrator

Company: Aston Carter
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Description:

OVERVIEW/GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION

Manages and administers day-to-day benefit responsibilities for the organization. Maintains the benefit parameters and team member data within the HRIS. May suggest cost control procedures and/or plan design changes to ensure market satisfactory coverage at a reasonable cost to the Company and its employees. Keeps current on benefit trends, regulation and law, including ERISA, to support and helps maintain benefit compliance for the Company. Typically plays a role in the implementation of any approved benefit policies and procedures and in the reconciliation of monthly benefit billings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

--- Manages the day-to-day administration of health benefit programs, including but not limited to, medical, dental, life, disability, vision, 401k and "other" benefits related to employee engagement, such as wellness, discounts and specialty events.

--- Functions as the day-to-day contact for employees and co-functions as contact for carriers, vendors and Accounts Payable.

--- Assists with monthly reconciliation of benefit billings and submits invoice for approval to the Director of HR, Benefits and Compensation.

--- Participates in annual renewal process, by the Broker of Record, to review and compare existing Company benefits with those of other comparable employers.

--- May participate industry and/or market based surveys.

--- May draft and/or revise benefit announcement material and/or information, typically with support of Management and/or Broker of Records.

--- Knowledge to explain existing benefits to team members, and handles more complex benefit issues and inquires to ensure quick, equitable, and courteous resolution.

--- Maintains current on changes to benefit related, regulations and laws, such as, but not limited to, COBRA, ACA, HIPPA, ERISA, DOL and IRS.

--- Familiar with form 5500 and form 1095-C reporting process.

--- Manages leaves of absence program (Personal Leaves and Family Medical Leaves and COBRA).

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

--- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field (ideally with Human Resource, benefits, and/or compensation concentration) required.

--- Quantitative and analytical skills and ability to perform advanced calculations and evaluate results

--- ADP system knowledge is a plus, but other HRIS products are acceptable.

--- CBP, CEBS, or CCP certification a plus

--- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, including the development of presentations.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

--- Responsible for compliance with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations affecting Company.

--- Responsible for participating in quality assurance, compliance and in-service and continuing education activities as requested by Company.

--- Responsible for performing other duties and responsibilities as required.

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

About Aston Carter:

At Aston Carter, we're dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions - from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients' capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today's workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.

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