Human Resources Benefits Specialist

A-1 Electrical Contractors INC; Metairie (LA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k)

Zusammenfassung

A-1 Electrical Contractors, Inc. in Metairie, LA is hiring an HR Benefits Specialist to run the day-to-day administration of our employee benefits programs.

You’ll be the go-to resource for employees in the office and in the field, helping them understand their options, get enrolled, and get answers when they need them. Because A-1 offers self-insured plans, you’ll also do research and analysis that helps our leaders make smart decisions about our benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 2 years of human resources experience.
• 2+ years of benefits administration experience.
• Experience with COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, and Section 125 plan rules.
• Experience with HRIS or benefits platforms; strong Excel for cost analysis.

Aufgaben

• Administer A-1's benefit plans across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, HSA, 401(k).
• Support self-insured plans, track claims, costs, and stop-loss with the TPA.
• Research and model costs; present recommendations to leadership.

Kenntnisse

HR experience

Excel proficiency

Clear communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HRIS

Payroll/Benefits system

Jobbeschreibung

• Base Pay $60,000.00 - $70, 000.00 / Year
• Job Category Human Resources
• Employee Type Exempt - Full Time
• Required Degree High school

Contact information

• Name Alyssa
• Phone [phone]

ABOUT THE ROLE

A-1 Electrical Contractors, Inc. is hiring an HR Benefits Specialist to run the day-to-day administration of our employee benefits programs. You'll be the go-to resource for employees in the office and in the field, helping them understand their options, get enrolled, and get answers when they need them. Because A-1 offers self-insured plans, you'll also do research and analysis that helps our leaders make smart decisions about our benefits. If you know benefits, care about getting the details right, and like helping people, this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Benefits Administration: Administer A-1's benefit plans, including medical with a Health Savings Account (HSA), dental, vision, group life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, voluntary benefits, the Employee Assistance Program, and the 401(k) plan.
• Self-Insured Plan Support: Help manage A-1's self-insured plans, including tracking claims experience, plan costs, and stop-loss coverage, and working with our third-party administrator (TPA).
• Decision Support for Leadership: Do the research and analysis behind benefits decisions: compare plan options, model costs, review renewals, and present clear recommendations to company leaders.
• Enrollment and Eligibility: Process new-hire enrollments, qualifying life-event changes, and terminations; track eligibility waiting periods and enrollment deadlines; and keep beneficiary designations current.
• Open Enrollment: Plan and run annual open enrollment, including employee meetings, enrollment packets, plan changes, and carrier updates, for both office and field employees.
• Employee Support: Be the first point of contact for benefits questions, explain plan options in plain language, and help employees resolve claims, billing, and coverage issues with carriers.
• Carrier and Broker Coordination: Work with our benefits broker, TPA, and insurance carriers on renewals, eligibility files, plan setup, and service issues.
• Invoices and Payroll Deductions: Reconcile monthly carrier invoices against enrollment records, and partner with Payroll to make sure benefit deductions are accurate.
• Compliance: Support compliance with federal and state benefit requirements, including COBRA, ACA reporting, HIPAA privacy, and plan documents such as Summary Plan Descriptions.
• Leave Coordination: Coordinate benefits continuation for employees on FMLA, disability, or other leave, working with the HR Generalist.
• Records and Reporting: Maintain accurate benefits records in the HRIS, and prepare reports on enrollment, costs, and trends for HR leadership.
• Benefits Communication: Keep the annual Benefit Guide and new-hire benefits materials up to date, and present benefits at new-hire orientation.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum of 2 years of human resources experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on employee benefits administration experience.
• Experience in COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, and Section 125 plan rules, and how benefits interact with FMLA and disability leave.
• Experience working with insurance carriers and brokers, and reconciling benefit invoices.
• Experience with HRIS or benefits administration platforms, and strong Excel skills for cost analysis and reporting.
• Ability to research options, analyze data, and present clear recommendations to leadership.
• Clear, patient communication skills, with the ability to explain benefits to employees at every level.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines across multiple plans and enrollment events.
• Must always maintain the confidentiality of sensitive employee health and personal information.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to pass a criminal background check and drug test.

NICE TO HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
• Experience with self-insured health plans, including claims reporting, stop-loss, and working with a TPA.
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), SHRM-CP, or PHR certification.
• Experience administering benefits for a construction or field-based workforce, or across multiple states.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office-based during standard business hours, with occasional local travel to offices or jobsites for open enrollment and benefits meetings. Regular attendance is an essential function.
• Extended periods of sitting, computer work, and phone use.

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Pay based on experience
• Health insurance and ancillary benefit options
• Paid holidays and PTO
• 401(k) with company match

ABOUT A-1

At A-1 Electrical Contractors, Inc., we work together to get the job done right and safely. What started in 1973 as a residential electrical company has grown into a commercial contractor known for outstanding leadership, innovation, and expertise. We’re licensed in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Florida, and Alabama as we expand across the Gulf Coast. Our crews, foremen, and office staff count on each other every day, and our customers count on all of us. We take pride in quality work, look out for one another on the jobsite, and make sure everyone goes home safe. We’re a team of hard workers who want to keep learning, and we’re committed to helping you build your skills and grow your career here.

A-1 Electrical Contractors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. A-1 Electrical Contractors, Inc. does not sponsor work visas; applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer