Benefits Specialist

LV Aero, LLC; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexjet is seeking a Benefits Specialist to manage and administer employee benefits, act as liaison with vendors, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will educate employees, support open enrollment, and collaborate with payroll to ensure accurate benefit deduction and reporting.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, timely enrollments, and clear employee communications, contributing to overall employee satisfaction and retention.

Qualifications

• Experience administering employee benefit plans.
• Strong knowledge of benefits administration systems and tools (e.g., UKG).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with employees and vendors.
• Analytical skills for managing data, resolving discrepancies, and evaluating program performance.
• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations.
• Organizational skills to manage deadlines, especially during open enrollment and peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, life insurance, and answering leave-related questions.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment processes with employee communication, system updates, and vendor collaboration.
• Process enrollments, changes, and terminations accurately and timely.
• Monitor benefits eligibility and regulatory compliance.
• Educate employees about benefits options and assist in decision-making.
• Address inquiries regarding claims, coverage, and eligibility.
• Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate benefits processing on paychecks.
• Serve as primary contact for benefits vendors and resolve coverage/claims issues.
• Ensure compliance with COBRA and other applicable regulations; audit enrollment data.

Skills

Benefits administration

Benefits systems knowledge (UKG)

Communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical data management

Regulatory familiarity

Organizational skills

Tools

UKG

Job description

Role of a Benefits Specialist

A Benefits Specialist is responsible for managing and administering an organization’s employee benefits programs. They act as a liaison between the company, employees, and benefits vendors, ensuring employees understand their benefits options and that the organization complies with legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Benefits Administration

• Manage day-to-day operations of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, life insurance, be able to answer simple leave related questions
• Assist in coordinating annual open enrollment processes, including employee communication, system updates, and vendor collaboration.
• Process enrollments, changes, and terminations in benefit plans accurately and on time.
• Monitor benefits eligibility, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

2. Employee Communication and Support

• Educate employees about their benefits options and assist them in making informed decisions.
• Address employee inquiries regarding claims, coverage, and eligibility.
• Conduct benefit presentations during new hire indoc and answer benefit related questions.

3. Vendor and Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits vendors, resolving issues related to coverage, claims, and file feeds.
• Work closely with, payroll, to ensure accurate processing of benefits on paychecks

4. Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations such as COBRA …
• Audit benefits enrollment data …

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience administering employee benefit plans.
• Strong knowledge of benefits administration systems and tools (e.g., UKG)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with employees and vendors.
• Analytical skills for managing data, resolving discrepancies, and evaluating program performance.
• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations.
• Organizational skills to manage deadlines, especially during open enrollment and other peak periods.

Impact of the Role

A Benefits Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring employees feel supported and valued through well-managed benefits programs. Their work directly influences employee satisfaction, retention, and overall organizational compliance.

Flexjet is an equal-opportunity employer. We aim to choose individuals who have the highest integrity; those who personify genuine concern for customers and fellow employees alike. More than anything, we look for individuals who grasp the importance of trust in an employer/employee relationship.