Job Description
TheBenefit Specialist is responsible for the set-up, maintenance, and reconciliation of client's benefit and retirement plans, and worksite employee level benefit policies; including pre- and post-tax deductions, dependent information, and deferred deductions that are applicable for each worksite employee, pertinent to their plan selection. This position requires technical knowledge on multiple payroll systems.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Essential functions requiring data entry must be performed on multiple payroll systems.
- Timely set up of health benefit plans at the carrier/plan level for: Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and others as requested.
- Timely set up of health benefit policies at associated pre/post tax deductions the worksite employee level for: Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and others as applicable, and Timely set up of worksite employee retirement accounts along with applicable pre- and post-tax deductions.
- Monthly reconciliation of carrier statements to employee level plan and deduction data.
- Ensures that employee status changes, enrollments and terminations are made timely in the benefits system, so that coverage is correct, and employees are billed accordingly.
- Set up, maintain, and report on federally mandated information (ACA) for all applicable employee files.
- Assists with the planning and execution of the open enrollment process.
- Provides information and reports to management as requested.
Escalates problems or issues and presents remedy recommendations (if applicable) to the benefit manager.
- Assists with technical system problems or updates – liaison for benefits issues with software vendor and or carrier
- Develops and maintains business and personal relationships with Choice employees and management.
Attends and participates in work-related meetings as requested.
- Maintain cobra administration for clients and employees
Perks and Benefits
- HMO Coverage on your 16th day of employment, covering 1 free dependent on the 16th day of employment
- Superb and exciting Mid-Year Parties – with items to give away and cash prizes!
- Exclusive ATM inside the office for employee's convenience
- We set you up for success with a company-provided PC/Laptop and fiber internet connection
- Look forward to weekly office perks for work from office staff – Free Coffee, Meals and Beer Fridays!
- Top notch workplace with first class VIP lounge and game rooms
- Participate and join our CS Social Clubs and Special Interest Groups to connect with colleagues
- International career growth and connections
- Unlimited cash incentives for hired referrals
- Mental Wellness Employee Assistance program through Lifeworks
- In-house psychiatrist available to support employees' well-being
- Become part of the Employee Share Units program
- Cloudstaff Dream Points - To be used for bidding useful items like appliances, kitchenettes etc.