Benefits Operations & Compliance Specialist

The Marzetti Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marzetti Company in Columbus, OH is seeking a Benefits Administrator to support health & welfare benefits, 401(k) file-feed processes, and data quality initiatives. You will assist with enrollment validation, HRIS data reconciliation, and benefits reporting.

This role requires 2+ years in benefits compliance, strong Excel skills, and Knowledge of FMLA/COBRA/ERISA. Office-based role with occasional travel and cross-training for LOA, FMLA/ADA support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in employee benefits compliance and administration.
• Working knowledge of employee benefit regulations, including FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA and PPACA.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support routine health and welfare benefits administration, including transaction processing, testing and validation of enrollment and eligibility changes.
• Validate HRIS, payroll, vendor and file-feed data; research and resolve discrepancies and execute required data updates.
• Support 401(k) and Health & Welfare file-feed processes and reconciliations as backup to the Manager, Benefits Compliance & Analytics.
• Support 401(k) administration and accounting/compliance activities, including data preparation and reconciliation as assigned.
• Prepare routine benefits reports; identify issues and trends and escalation systemic concerns to the Manager, Benefits Compliance & Analytics.
• Support government filings and compliance activities by preparing supporting data and serving as backup to the Manager.
• Support annual HRIS benefits configuration through testing and transaction validation for open enrollment and other plan changes.
• Audit benefit and payroll data for accuracy and coordinate resolution of eligibility, enrollment, deduction and participation discrepancies.
• Support financial reporting through invoice and billing support, transaction reconciliation and documentation for audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve benefits processes, data quality and employee service and partner with the Manager on implementation.
• Provide operational input for benefits program design and vendor selection/RFP activities as requested.
• Support annual enrollment processes, employee inquiries/documentation, benefits education, benefits events, wellness activities and communications as needed.
• Support workplace/wellness spaces and related benefits initiatives as needed.
• Cross-train to provide backup support for Leave of Absence, FMLA/ADA and accommodation administration.

Skills

Benefits compliance

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

HRIS

MS Excel

Job description

The Marzetti Company in Columbus, OH is seeking a Benefits Administrator to support health & welfare benefits, 401(k) file-feed processes, and data quality initiatives. You will assist with enrollment validation, HRIS data reconciliation, and benefits reporting.

This role requires 2+ years in benefits compliance, strong Excel skills, and Knowledge of FMLA/COBRA/ERISA. Office-based role with occasional travel and cross-training for LOA, FMLA/ADA support.