Benefits & Retirement Specialist

Chesapeake-Employers; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company seeks an HR Benefits Coordinator to support the Director of HR in supervising and administering employee benefits and retirement programs, and to provide comprehensive consultation to employees and managers. Responsibilities include benefits administration, leave management with HR partners, Maryland state program coordination, vendor negotiations, and reporting.

Requires a HR-related bachelor’s degree and 4–6 years' experience, with CEBS or PHR/SPHR

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field; 4–6 years of experience in a relevant business discipline.
• CEBS or PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Prior experience with HRIS systems is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Advanced knowledge of payroll.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in daily benefits program administration and serve as primary contact for brokers/providers.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to manage employee leave.
• Coordinate Maryland state benefits programs as primary contact for Employee Benefits Division/providers.
• Assist with negotiation of benefit programs with vendors/brokers.
• Develop and modify benefit plans; evaluate benefits against other employers’ offerings.
• Create and maintain internal documentation for benefit plans and prepare reports for management.
• Conduct employee meetings and trainings on benefits and retirement topics.
• Review state and federal benefits laws and report changes to management.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company seeks an HR Benefits Coordinator to support the Director of HR in supervising and administering employee benefits and retirement programs, and to provide comprehensive consultation to employees and managers. Responsibilities include benefits administration, leave management with HR partners, Maryland state program coordination, vendor negotiations, and reporting.

Requires a HR-related bachelor’s degree and 4–6 years' experience, with CEBS or PHR/SPHR