Benefits Specialist

Viking Group, Inc.; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Group, Inc. is seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage and administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, and retirement plans. The role also oversees leave of absence policies and communications with HR, leadership, and employees.

Responsibilities include audits of benefits billings, development of educational materials, and driving improvements to enhance employee experience and program effectiveness across multiple channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field
• 2 years of experience in benefits administration or HR
• Fundamental knowledge of benefit plan administration and applicable regulations
• Working knowledge of ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA, ACA, ADA, and state leave laws
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Administers and supports development of employee benefits programs including medical, prescription, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, voluntary benefits, and 401k
• Oversee leave of absence programs, ensuring compliance with policies while effectively communicating leave-related information to HR team, leadership, employees, and third party leave administrator
• Supports and enhances employee wellbeing program, driving engagement through targeted initiatives, resources, and communications
• Coordinates benefits enrollments and life event changes, providing timely, high-quality support and issue resolution
• Conducts regular audits and analyzes benefits programs, billings, and processes to identify discrepancies and opportunities for improvement
• Develops and delivers benefits communications and educational materials increasing employee awareness, understanding, and engagement across multiple channels
• Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance employee experience, operational efficiency, and program effectiveness
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Benefits administration

HR

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for managing and administering employee benefits programs including health insurance, leave policies, wellness initiatives, and retirement plans.

• Administers and supports in the development of employee benefits programs including medical, prescription, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, voluntary benefits, and 401k.
• Oversee leave of absence programs, ensuring compliance with policies while effectively communicating leave-related information to HR team, leadership, employees, and third party leave administrator.
• Supports and enhances employee wellbeing program, driving engagement through targeted initiatives, resources, and communications.
• Coordinates benefits enrollments and life event changes, providing timely, high-quality support and issue resolution.
• Conducts regular audits and analyzes benefits programs, billings, and processes to identify discrepancies and opportunities for improvement.
• Develops and delivers benefits communications and educational materials increasing employee awareness, understanding, and engagement across multiple channels.
• Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance employee experience, operational efficiency, and program effectiveness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Summary

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for managing and administering employee benefits programs including health insurance, leave policies, wellness initiatives, and retirement plans.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Administers and supports in the development of employee benefits programs including medical, prescription, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, voluntary benefits, and 401k.
• Oversee leave of absence programs, ensuring compliance with policies while effectively communicating leave-related information to HR team, leadership, employees, and third party leave administrator.
• Supports and enhances employee wellbeing program, driving engagement through targeted initiatives, resources, and communications.
• Coordinates benefits enrollments and life event changes, providing timely, high-quality support and issue resolution.
• Conducts regular audits and analyzes benefits programs, billings, and processes to identify discrepancies and opportunities for improvement.
• Develops and delivers benefits communications and educational materials increasing employee awareness, understanding, and engagement across multiple channels.
• Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance employee experience, operational efficiency, and program effectiveness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field
• 2 years of experience in benefits administration or HR
• Requires fundamental knowledge of benefit plan administration and applicable regulations
• Working knowledge of ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA, ACA, ADA, and applicable state leave laws.
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office