Benefits Specialist

Ruan; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruan is seeking a Benefits Specialist in Des Moines, IA to handle daily tasks for the Benefits and Leaves Department. The role serves as the first contact for team members on benefits and leave inquiries, and acts as the primary back-up for the team as needed.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Human Resources, with strong communication and multitasking abilities. This role involves cross-functional collaboration and may include additional duties and special

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and coordination abilities; proficient with computers and Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary coverage on HR Hotline handling benefits and leave inquiries.
• Monitor department inboxes and follow up on questions and requests.
• Draft correspondence for benefits and leaves inquiries and issues.
• Enter status updates and process documentation in the system of record.
• Coordinate and communicate 401k, health, life and disability enrollments with service providers.
• Assist with other duties and special projects as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Must be able to commit to Ruan's value statement by acting with integrity in everything we do.
2. Must be able to meet behavioral expectations and perform in alignment with our guiding principles: safety, people, customer, performance, and continuous improvement.
3. 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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