Employee Health & Benefits Benefits Specialist (e-sMMArt)

Marsh McLennan Agency; West Point (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K and company match program

Company-paid life and disability

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Volunteer paid time off (VTO)

Career mobility

Employee networking groups

Tuition reimbursement and professional

development opportunities

Charitable contribution match programs

Stock purchase opportunities

Job summary

Marsh McLennan Agency is seeking an Employee Health & Benefits Benefits Specialist to administer comprehensive benefits programs, educate employees, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires collaboration with HR and vendors, strong communication, and licensing within 90 days.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, 1-2 years in benefits administration, and proficiency in HRIS and MS Office. A Life & Health license within 90 days is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in benefits administration or a related role, preferably within the insurance or corporate environment, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits programs, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively educate and support employees.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HRIS software.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed recommendations.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CEBS, PHR, SPHR) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and other ancillary benefits.
• Ensure accurate enrollment and maintenance of employee benefits records in the HRIS.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits inquiries, providing guidance and support on benefits options and enrollment processes.
• Conduct benefits orientation sessions for new hires and provide ongoing education to employees about their benefits.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to employee benefits, including ACA, ERISA, and HIPAA.
• Prepare and submit required reports and documentation to regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of benefits programs, gathering feedback from employees and analyzing utilization data.
• Recommend enhancements to benefits offerings based on industry trends, employee needs, and organizational goals.
• Collaborate with benefits vendors and insurance carriers to ensure the delivery of services and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Assist in the negotiation and renewal of vendor contracts to ensure competitive pricing and quality service.
• Develop and distribute communication materials related to benefits programs, including newsletters, brochures, and online resources.
• Organize and facilitate benefits fairs and informational sessions to promote awareness and understanding of available benefits.
• Work closely with the HR team to align benefits programs with overall HR strategies and initiatives.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures related to employee benefits.
• Must obtain Life and Health Insurance license within first 90 days of employment.
• We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills: Bachelor’s degree... 1-2 years of experience... Strong knowledge... Excellent communication... Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite... Strong analytical skills... Relevant certifications (e.g., CEBS, PHR, SPHR) are a plus.
• We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

HRIS proficiency

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

Our not-so-secret sauce. Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a result of hard work by extraordinary people. More than 11,000 of the industry’s brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can thrive as an

Our not-so-secret sauce. Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a result of hard work by extraordinary people. More than 11,000 of the industry’s brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can thrive as an Employee Health & Benefits Benefits Specialist (e-sMMArt) at Marsh Agency (MMA). MMA provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With 200 offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh (NYSE: MRSH).

Applicants must be within driving distance to any MMA Southeast office to be considered for this role and have the ability to commute to the office a minimum of three days per week.

A day in the life.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and other ancillary benefits.
• Ensure accurate enrollment and maintenance of employee benefits records in the HRIS (Human Resources Information System).

Employee Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits inquiries, providing guidance and support on benefits options and enrollment processes.
• Conduct benefits orientation sessions for new hires and provide ongoing education to employees about their benefits.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to employee benefits, including ACA, ERISA, and HIPAA.
• Prepare and submit required reports and documentation to regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.

Program Evaluation and Improvement

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of benefits programs, gathering feedback from employees and analyzing utilization data.
• Recommend enhancements to benefits offerings based on industry trends, employee needs, and organizational goals.

Vendor Management

• Collaborate with benefits vendors and insurance carriers to ensure the delivery of services and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Assist in the negotiation and renewal of vendor contracts to ensure competitive pricing and quality service.

Communication and Education

• Develop and distribute communication materials related to benefits programs, including newsletters, brochures, and online resources.
• Organize and facilitate benefits fairs and informational sessions to promote awareness and understanding of available benefits.

Collaboration with HR Team

• Work closely with the HR team to align benefits programs with overall HR strategies and initiatives.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures related to employee benefits.

Licensing

• Must obtain Life and Health Insurance license within first 90 days of employment.

Our future colleague.

We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in benefits administration or a related role, preferably within the insurance or corporate environment, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits programs, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively educate and support employees.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HRIS software.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed recommendations.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CEBS, PHR, SPHR) are a plus.

We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don’t be shy. If you’re close, we’d be very interested in meeting you.

Valuable Benefits

We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside our organization. We’ve built a culture that promotes colleague well-being through robust benefit programs and resources, encourages professional and personal development, and celebrates opportunities to pursue the projects and causes that give colleagues fulfilment outside of work.

Some benefits included in this role are:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K and company match program
• Company-paid life and disability
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Volunteer paid time off (VTO)
• Career mobility
• Employee networking groups
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Charitable contribution match programs
• Stock purchase opportunities

To learn more about a career at MMA, check us out online: http://marshmma.com/careers or flip through our recruiting brochure: https://bit.ly/3Qpcjmw

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• https://www.linkedin.com/company/marsh-mclennan-agency/

Who you are is who we are.

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams.

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