Employee Benefit Specialist

Burnham Nationwide, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Florida is seeking an Employee Benefit Specialist to assist with benefit administration, new hire coordination, and ensure accurate employee benefit information. The role includes executing enrollment processes, managing data audits, and maintaining effective communication with candidates and hiring managers. This position provides a professional work environment with opportunities for training and advancement.

Benefits

Positive Work Environment

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation after 1 year

401(K) & 401(k) Matching

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service mindset and commitment to issue resolution.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility.
• Must possess the highest degree of integrity and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute Open Enrollment and assist with new hire enrollments.
• Prepare communication materials for Open Enrollment.
• Conduct monthly payment of benefit invoices and reconciliations.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Data Management

Excel (V Lookups, Pivot Tables)

Detail Orientation

Job description

Employee Benefit Specialist

The employee benefits specialist / candidate coordinator is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability.

Job Benefits:

We provide a positive, professional work environment with the best training in the industry. We believe in employee development through training and advancement from within. Our team members enjoy terrific benefits which include:

• Team Atmosphere
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation after 1 year
• 401(K) & 401(k) Matching

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Open Enrollment execution
• Monthly New hire enrollment execution
• Assist in configuring and testing benefit systems
• Running reports in benefit systems
• Assist in the preparation of communication materials (posters, postcards)
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of Open Enrollment and New Hire Guides
• Make weekly eligibility updates between the benefit system and payroll and carriers/vendors. Terminations, changes, adds, etc.
• Responsible for the weekly carrier error reports and resolving all issues
• Assist with data audits to ensure maintenance of accurate employee benefit information
• Monthly payment of benefit invoices and expense distribution
• Monthly invoice reconciliations and research on discrepancies
• Working with the carriers or vendors on benefit changes, file layouts, etc.
• Send authorization via Paycom to all approved candidates
• Review Background, Drivers’ License Record and Drug Test Results
• Electronically file all background results in Candidate file
• Move Candidate file into corresponding Folder when or when not hired
• Send communication to hiring manager(s) or candidate about status
• Communicate with Candidate about Background Process and Steps along the way
• Issuing pull and bonus checks for the sales department on a weekly and/or as needed

Requirements:

• Excellent customer service mindset and commitment to issue resolution
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced changing environment
• Must possess the highest degree of honestly, personal integrity and ethical standards when dealing internally and externally with peers and vendors
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Computer Skills and knowledge of Excel to include V Lookups, Pivot Tables and really comfortable with data files.
• Must be detail oriented

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug & Tobacco-Free Workplace. All applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks and drug screen.