Benefits Specialist

RUA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ruan in Des Moines, IA seeks a Benefits Specialist to manage day-to-day benefits and leaves tasks and act as the first contact for team members on questions or concerns. The role supports cross-functional collaboration and serves as a back-up to other team members.

Responsibilities include managing the HR Hotline, handling inbox requests, drafting letters and emails, and coordinating enrollments in 401k, health, life, and disability plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or equivalent work experience.
• 1–2 years in human resources, benefits, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary coverage on the HR Hotline for benefits and leaves questions.
• Monitor department inboxes and follow up on requests.
• Draft correspondence for benefits inquiries and issues.
• Enter status updates and documentation in the system of record.
• Coordinate benefits enrollments (401k, health, life, disability) with providers.
• Support other team members and special projects as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Human Resources coursework

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Benefits Specialist will handle day to day tasks and processes for the Benefits and Leaves Department. This role will act as the first line of contact for team member questions and concerns related to benefits or leave of absence. The Benefits Specialist will act as the primary individual on the Benefits and Leaves team to handle tactical items as appropriate. Team member will work cross functionally and may be asked to provide support as a back-up to other team members.

Responsibilities:

Carrying out the Company's organizational values and operating in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies are required functions. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide primary coverage on the HR Hotline answering team member questions and responding to requests regarding benefits and leave of absence.
• Monitor department inboxes and provide follow up to questions and requests.
• Drafts and creates correspondence (letters, emails, fax) for benefits and leaves related inquiries and issues.
• Enter status updates, send documentation as needed, process documenation for Benefits and Leaves and enter in the system of record.
• Coordinate and communicate 401k, health, life and disability insurance enrollments with service providers concerning routine administration of programs.
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.

Requirements

Job Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
Course(s) of Study: Human Resources

Experience: 1 - 2 years
Type of Experience: Experience in Human Rescources, Benefits, or related field

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to commit to Ruan's value statement by acting with integrity in everything we do.
• Must be able to meet behavioral expectations and perform in alignment with our guiding principles: safety, people, customer, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and coordination skills needed. Must have knowledge of computers and Microsoft office products. Needs good accuracy and ability to multitask.

Benefits:

Ruan provides benefits which include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, as well as 401k and Paid Time Off.

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