Benefits Specialist I

Rex Materials of Kansas, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkegen is seeking a benefits administrator to manage enrollment accuracy, respond to inquiries, and support leave and disability processes. You will ensure ERISA compliance and coordinate with vendors, new-hire orientations, and reporting requirements.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in HR, 3+ years in benefits administration, and strong Excel/Word skills. You will work with HR teams to maintain compliant benefits programs and communicate clearly across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required.
• 3+ years of experience in benefits and compensation administration.
• In-depth understanding of ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA and FMLA.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments and provides correct eligibility information to vendors.
• Assists with new-hire orientations.
• Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.
• Assists employees regarding benefits claims issues and plan changes.
• Distributes enrollment materials and determines eligibility.
• Responds to benefits inquiries from employees and physicians.

Skills

Benefits and laws knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Organizational and time management

Policy interpretation

Vendor & benefits enrollment support

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

3+ years in benefits and compensation administration

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Requirements

Why Work For Us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Job Description:

• Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in order to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information
• Assists with new-hire orientations
• Performs quality checks of benefits-related data
• Assists employees regarding benefits claims issues and plan changes
• Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility
• Responds to benefits inquiries from employees and physicians on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries
• Assists with all leave-of-absence requests and disability administration: medical, personal, disability and FMLA
• Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities
• Responds to 401k inquiries from employees and physicians relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts
• Assists with the open enrollment process
• Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges
• Experience in understanding leave of absence, time-off, and workers compensation programs
• In-depth understanding of state and local laws governing leave such as ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and FMLA to help ensure compliance
• Excellent analytical skills to research and evaluate programs to make informed decisions
• Excellent writing skills for reports and benefit information sharing

Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field of study
• 3 (+) years' experience in benefits and compensation administration
• Moderately advanced in Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
• Proficient in several benefit platforms with an ease to pick up new platforms

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.