Benefits Specialist

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401(k) with company matching

Pension

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. is seeking a Benefits Specialist reporting to the Sr. Benefits Manager. You will administer company benefit programs, support program development, and serve as the day-to-day contact for third-party administrators, ensuring accurate records and efficient processes.

The role emphasizes relationships with plan providers, data integrity, and implementing improvements to enhance employee experience while complying with ACA, COBRA, ERISA, and HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field.
• Four years of benefits administration experience preferred.
• Ability to interact with employees, HR partners, vendors, consultants, and stakeholders while influencing outcomes.
• Strong customer-service orientation with a collaborative, positive, solutions-focused approach.
• Superior analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, highly-driven and self-directed with multi-tasking ability.

Responsibilities

• administer benefit programs and ensure accurate maintenance of records and procedures.
• Respond to benefit inquiries and resolve moderately complex issues; escalate when needed.
• Maintain relationships with plan providers and ensure data integrity with vendor interfaces.
• Monitor integrations between Workday and external vendors, carriers, and payroll system.
• Identify opportunities to enhance benefit value and streamline processes.
• Design controls for data quality, compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Support regulatory compliance activities (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA) and audits.
• Lead moderately complex projects (e.g., annual enrollment) under supervision.
• Collaborate on benefit communications to improve engagement and training.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Workday

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree (HR, Business or related)

Tools

MS Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Reporting to the Sr. Benefits Manager, the Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration of the company's benefit programs and is actively involved in program development, implementation and continuous improvement efforts. This position serves as day-to-day contact for third-party administrators and independently provides direction with respect to maintenance of records and administrative procedures. The Benefits Specialist handles employee and retiree benefit issues escalated by our field HR partners to ensure quick, equitable and courteous resolution.

• Applies knowledge of company's benefit programs, policies and processes to provide day-to-day administration of applicable benefit plans and programs
• Provides exceptional customer service resulting in a positive experience; responds to benefit inquiries and resolves moderately complex issues; escalates as appropriate
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with plan providers; troubleshoots issues; ensures the successful transmission/receipt of vendor interface files while completing necessary corrective action for records with errors
• Monitors inbound and outbound integrations between Workday and external benefit vendors, carriers, and payroll system to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Proactively identifies opportunities to enhance benefit program value, streamline processes and improve the employee experience
• Designs and executes controls to ensure process oversight, data quality, compliance and operational effectiveness
• Supports benefit plan regulatory compliance activities (e.g., government filings, nondiscrimination testing, ACA reporting, etc.), internal/external audits and ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g., ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, etc.)
• Leads moderately complex projects (e.g., annual enrollment) and other initiatives under the supervision of more experienced team members
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to create effective benefit plan communications and increase employee engagement; develops and delivers communications in support of training, compliance and change management initiatives
• Processes corrections, benefit-related transactions, audits, and reconciliations while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Support ongoing reporting, analysis, and documentation efforts to improve benefit program administration and decision-making

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Human Resources, Business or related field)
• Four (4) years of benefits administration experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and effectively interact with employees, HR partners, vendors, consultants, and other stakeholders while influencing outcomes
• Strong customer-service orientation with a collaborative, positive, and solutions-focused approach
• Possess superior analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, highly-driven and self-directed; capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously while quickly adapting to changing priorities; able to self-manage work focus and time for optimum results
• Ability to establish project plans and effectively manage internal resources and third parties/vendors
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Strong proficiency with Workday and MS Office products (emphasis on advanced Excel skills)
• Commitment to professional development, to include pursuing professional designations (e.g., CEBS, SPHR/PHR, etc.)

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials - including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta'sMagnesia Specialtiesbusiness produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications. At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest - those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Vision
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Salary Continuation - Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.