Benefits Specialist: Open Enrollment & Compliance

AppleOne Employment Services; City of Rochester (NY); Híbrido; USD 32 000 - 33 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

AppleOne Employment Services in Rochester, NY seeks a Benefits Specialist to administer healthcare, retirement, and Section 125 plans, support open enrollment, and ensure compliance. You will partner with vendors and internal teams to deliver accurate benefits services.

The role requires 5 years HR benefits experience, a Bachelor’s preferred (or 5+ years of relevant work). Proficiency with HRIS, Oracle, and preferably bswift, plus strong communication and data reporting skills.

Qualificações

• 5 years of HR experience with direct experience in a Benefits Administrator or similar role.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or 5+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Welfare benefits and Section 125 plans.
• Familiarity with benefits compliance requirements and related regulations.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office, Oracle, and preferably bswift.

Responsabilidades

• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, Section 125 plans, retirement plans, and related offerings.
• Respond to employee and manager benefits inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely resolution.
• Support annual open enrollment activities, including system readiness, employee communications, vendor coordination, and issue tracking.
• Manage benefit vendor relationships and participate in planning meetings, system enhancements, implementations, and problem resolution.
• Perform daily benefits administration tasks, including file feeds, enrollment updates, new hire and leave-related changes, beneficiary updates, reporting, and Qualified Medical Support Orders.
• Review and audit vendor invoices, payment submissions, plan documents, and operational workflows to support accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Conhecimentos

HR experience

Vendor coordination

Customer service

Data reporting

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree preferred

Ferramentas

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Oracle

bswift

Descrição da oferta de emprego

AppleOne Employment Services in Rochester, NY seeks a Benefits Specialist to administer healthcare, retirement, and Section 125 plans, support open enrollment, and ensure compliance. You will partner with vendors and internal teams to deliver accurate benefits services.

The role requires 5 years HR benefits experience, a Bachelor’s preferred (or 5+ years of relevant work). Proficiency with HRIS, Oracle, and preferably bswift, plus strong communication and data reporting skills.