Benefits Administration Specialist (Troy, MI)

BeneSys, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

PTO with pro-rating in first year and

15 days PTO in next calendar year

Bereavement leave

Jury leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

Dependent coverage option

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus for full-time referrals

Annual increases

Job summary

BeneSys, Inc. in Troy, MI is seeking a motivated Benefits Administration Specialist to support the administration of employee benefit plans and related government filings.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to prepare meeting materials and minutes. The candidate will work on reviewing correspondence, invoices, and plan documents, while coordinating with trustees and plan professionals.

Qualifications

• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, organizational and grammar skills.
• Ability to write minutes, communications, notifications, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Plan Manager in the administration of various employee benefit plans.
• Maintaining and preparing materials for meetings, including minute writing.
• Reviewing and process all correspondence, and invoices.
• Ensuring that client-specific procedures are routinely practiced and enforced.
• Assisting in obtaining the data necessary for benefit studies, annual audits, and timely submission of required government filings.
• Exercising discretion in all matters relating to administration of the benefit plans and management of internal relationships.
• Reviewing and analysis of monthly financial statements.
• Interpreting plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and other governing documents.
• Interacting with trustees, plan professionals, contributing employers and participants.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Grammar

Education

College education or related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits Administration Specialist (Troy, MI)

An expanding Third-Party Administrator (TPA) of benefits is seeking a motivated, hardworking, and highly organized Benefits Administration Specialist. The ideal candidate brings proven experience in healthcare benefits, pension administration, and standard office procedures to support our growing team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assisting the Plan Manager in the administration of various employee benefit plans
• Maintaining and preparing materials for meetings, including minute writing
• Reviewing and process all correspondence, and invoices
• Ensuring that client-specific procedures are routinely practiced and enforced
• Assisting in obtaining the data necessary for benefit studies, annual audits, and timely submission of required government filings
• Exercising discretion in all matters relating to administration of the benefit plans and management of internal relationships
• Reviewing and analysis of monthly financial statements
• Interpreting plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and other governing documents
• Interacting with trustees, plan professionals, contributing employers and participants
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job

Required Qualifications

• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, problem solving, organizational and grammar skills.
• Ability to write minutes, communications, notifications, etc.

Education and/or Experience

College education or prior related work experience preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret the eligibility rules as outlined in the Summary Plan Description (SPD), user manuals for on-line services, department rules and procedures manual and COBRA Compliance manual. Ability to speak clearly and effectively explain to members, dependents, providers and union officials the month-to-month eligibility for coverage.

Reasoning Ability

Must be capable of thoroughly analyzing vendor invoices and all month end reports. Find discrepancies in member’s eligibility; make necessary corrections based on department procedures, Plan rules and analysis of member’s eligibility.

Work Environment

Fast paced department. Most work is done independently. Must be able to multi-task. Must be detail oriented.

Work Schedule

Full time. Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30 pm. Required in office (no at-home days).

Competitive Benefits And Compensation Package

• 12 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Pro-rated during first year of employment
  • 15 days of PTO provided in the next calendar year!
• 3 days paid bereavement
• Up to 20 days paid jury leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with option for dependent coverage
• Company-paid basic life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Career development opportunities
• Referral bonus for all successful full‑time referrals
• Annual opportunities for increases

Pay

The pay range for this position is $45,000 - $55,000 per year. Actual salary is dependent on skills, experience, education, and other business factors.

Our Culture

BeneSys wants to be a great service provider to the members we serve, and we recognize we can only do that if we are also a great employer with successful employees. In short, our success is driven by our employees' successes. We want to be a place where people want to work, feel proud of what they do and feel fulfilled both professionally and personally. We want to create a place where employees can find long-term growth and potential.

Our culture focuses on three core values:

• Collaboration: working together across 31 locations to achieve the best for the company and our clients
• Dedication: striving to create an environment where all employees work toward a common goal while committing to providing the best customer service to our members and our colleagues
• Integrity: doing what we say we will do. Upholding strong ethical and moral principles

ADA & EEO

Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified individuals with disabilities are able to complete the application process and, if hired, fulfill the essential functions of their job.