Benefits Administrator

Austal USA LLC; Mobile (AL); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Austal USA in Mobile, AL is seeking an HR Benefits Administrator to support company-provided benefits, explain eligibility and coverage, and ensure accurate enrollment.

You will manage COBRA notices, maintain benefit files, coordinate with plan vendors, and assist with Open Enrollment while guiding employees through the benefits process.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources or minimum of 2 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Strong computer proficiency and ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and HRIS systems.
• Proficient with HRIS data management and possess systems aptitude.
• Ability to analyze issues and suggest solutions.
• Ability to collect and organize data for various projects.

Responsabilités

• Handles administrative duties in support of company provided benefits.
• Advises individuals regarding eligibility and coverage for benefits programs.
• Conducts new hire benefit orientation and ensures paperwork is completed on-time and accurately.
• Explains benefit plan coverage and limitations to eligible employees.
• Initiates COBRA notices and tracks notification process.
• Maintains enrollment forms and transmits changes to plan vendors and payroll.
• Assists HR with posting company announcements and maintaining employee benefit files.
• Supports Open Enrollment activities and distributes benefit policy changes.

Connaissances

HR knowledge

HRIS data management

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Data organization

Formation

Degree in Human Resources

Description du poste

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Handles the administrative duties in support of Company provided benefits such as health, dental, disability, critical illness, flexible spending accounts, 401K and life insurance per Company policies and Summary Plan Descriptions.Advises individuals regarding eligibility and coverage for such programs as health, dental, vision, group life, long- and short-term disability, retirement savings, and other such plans.Conducts new hire Benefit Orientation meetings and ensures that new hire benefits paperwork is completed on-time and accurately.Is knowledgeable of coverage details of each benefit plan and provides explanation of benefit plan coverage and limitations to eligible employees in a timely and accurate manner.Constructively guides employees through benefit process and facilitates communications between employee, company and benefit provider.May be required to support benefits administrative services on other shifts and coordinate with other benefits administrators as necessary.Initiates sending out COBRA notices to former employees in a timely manner, and tracks notification process.Initiates and maintains all benefit enrollment forms and confirms enrollment and change information is transmitted to benefit plan vendors in a timely manner.Ensures that benefit enrollment and change deductions are transmitted to Database Administrator and/ or Payroll staff to meet processing deadlines.Serves as alternative point of contact for employees seeking HR services and provides information to others in HR as appropriate.Assists HR Department in posting approved company announcements to general employee populations (via e-mail or approved bulletin boards).Maintains employee benefit files and assists with filing all HR paperworkMaintains group benefits databases and employee benefit records.Investigates and resolves benefit plan discrepancies and provides information in routine situations.Assists in Open Enrollment activities and in distributing group benefit policy and benefit changes to employees.Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

Degree in Human Resources or minimum of 2 years of experience in Human ResourcesStrong computer proficiency and technical aptitude to utilize MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and HRIS database applications.Proficient with HRIS data management and possess systems aptitude.Ability to analyze issues and suggest solutionsAbility to collect and organize data for various projects

TOOLS

Not applicable

DIRECTION EXERCISED

Works within established guidelines.

DISCRETION EXERCISED

A degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

LIAISES WITH

Employees, Customer Service Representatives for all Benefit Plans,

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:18 years of age or older.Able to provide proof of US Person StatusNo felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition dateNo felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition dateWilling to submit to a drug screenWilling to submit to a background checkEqual Employment CommitmentAny qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Austal's commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.