Benefits Specialist II

The Judge Group; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Benefits Administrator II to help administer and maintain employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while providing guidance on benefits and leave related matters.

The role involves administering benefits programs, processing enrollments, coordinating with vendors, preparing reports, educating employees, and staying current with regulations such as ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, ADA, and FMLA.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in benefits administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Certification in Benefits and Compensation Management (CBCM) or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) is required.
• Deep understanding of employee benefits programs and compliance with laws such as ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, ADA, FMLA, etc.
• Experience in educating and communicating benefits plans to employees and managers.
• Experience in coordinating with benefits vendors, brokers, and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Administers and maintains one or more employee benefits programs.
• Processes enrollments, changes, terminations, and claims for benefits plans.
• Coordinates with benefits vendors, brokers, and consultants to ensure quality service and compliance with contracts and agreements.
• Supports implementation of benefit program improvements.
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of data and records.
• Prepares and files required reports and documents as directed.
• Reconciles and audits benefit invoices and payments, and resolves discrepancies or errors.
• Educates and communicates the benefits plans and policies to employees and managers.
• Assists with benefits related projects and initiatives.
• Answers employee questions (Tier 2) on Benefits policies, processes, and programs.
• Stays current with industry trends and best practices through regular research and professional development.
• Develops and maintains relevant skills.
• Performs any other duties and tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Vendor coordination

Reporting

Employee support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Administration or related field

CBCM or CEBS certification

Job description

The primary responsibility of the Benefits Administrator II is to assist with administering and maintaining employee benefits programs. This role ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and provides guidance and support on benefits and leave related matters.

Primary Responsibilities:

Benefits Administration

• Administers and maintains one or more employee benefits programs
• Processes enrollments, changes, terminations, and claims for benefits plans
• Coordinates with benefits vendors, brokers, and consultants to ensure quality service and compliance with contracts and agreements.
• Supports implementation of benefit program improvements

Record Keeping, Reporting and Invoice Management

• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of data and records
• Prepares and files required reports and documents as directed
• Reconciles and audits benefit invoices and payments, and resolves any discrepancies or errors

Compliance and Communication

• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, such as ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, ADA, FMLA, etc.
• Educates and communicates the benefits plans and policies to employees and managers

Employee Support

• Assists with benefits related projects and initiatives
• Answers employee questions (Tier 2) on Benefits policies, processes, and programs. Escalates as needed to the appropriate team member

Development and Additional Responsibilities

• Stays current with industry trends and best practices through regular research and professional development
• Develops and maintains relevant skills
• Performs any other duties and tasks as assigned by management

Success Metrics:

• Employee Satisfaction with benefit programs offered (not cost)
• Cost Savings
• Benefit Enrollment – Accuracy and Timeliness
• Timely and Accurate Reporting
• Detail-Oriented
• Customer Service
• Analytical
• Technical
• Working Knowledge of Benefit regulations and labor laws
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Business Acumen

Experience Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience in benefits administration
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Certification in Benefits and Compensation Management (CBCM) or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) is required
• Deep understanding of employee benefits programs and compliance with laws and regulations such as ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, ADA, FMLA, etc.
• Experience in educating and communicating benefits plans and policies to employees and managers
• Experience in coordinating with benefits vendors, brokers, and consultants