HR Employee Benefits Specialist

Management & Training Corporation; Centerville (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is seeking an HR Benefits professional to administer the 401K plan and coordinate billing, vendor payments, and employee inquiries. The role supports HRIS data integrity and benefits communications while assisting with leave coverage and eligibility checks.

The position reports to the Director, Employee Benefits and requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in HR, benefits, insurance, retirement plans or accounting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Word and Excel with advanced functions.

Responsibilities

• Administer the 401K plan including updates, reporting, and payroll funding.
• Coordinate direct bill process for employees on unpaid leave.
• Provide oversight for payment of vendor invoices.
• Support employees and managers with benefits questions and concerns.
• Coordinate communications to employees regarding life insurance claims and beneficiary filings.
• Assist with data validation and system testing to improve HRIS performance.

Skills

HR benefits

Data analysis

Communication

Education

High school diploma

College education preferred

Tools

Word

Excel (Pivot Tables & VLOOKUP)

Job description

Job Description

Begin your future now and join the nearly 10,000 associates working daily to make a difference in the lives of at-risk populations. Headquartered in Centerville, Utah, Management and Training Corporation (MTC) provides thousands of individuals with life-changing opportunities through our management of Job Corps Centers and Correctional Facilities.

Position Summary

Reports to the Director, Employee Benefits. Performs a variety of technical, reporting, analysis, and administrative duties relating to employee benefits activities.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for day to day administration of the 401K plan including plan updates, reporting, weekly payroll funding, and other miscellaneous assignments.
• Coordinate direct bill process for employees on unpaid leave of absence to ensure compliance and continuation of coverage.
• Provide oversight and support for payment of invoices to benefit vendors.
• Responsible for providing first level support for employee, manager, and HR benefit questions and concerns.
• Coordinate communication to employees regarding life insurance claims and provides overall support to beneficiaries to ensure life claims are filed and processed.
• Support data validation and reporting by completing system testing as requested. Provide feedback to key stakeholders to improve overall system performance and integration.
• Perform audits of HRIS and vendor systems to ensure employee eligibility information is correct and that file feeds are working properly.
• Coordinate with the information services department to maintain electronic system data feeds to outside benefits administrators, insurance companies, retirement plan record keeper, and other approved benefits vendors on a weekly basis.
• Coordinate benefit eligibility with company human resources staff through error reports, dependent eligibility reports, etc., to ensure accuracy of payments to insurance companies.
• Provide backup support for employee benefits department in staff's absence and provide general information as needed, assist with backup support for receptionist, etc.
• Coordinate services from benefit vendors to ensure up-to-date billing information and pay the billing after balancing to the applicable HRIS reports.
• Maintain employee enrollment changes to health and welfare, and retirement plans within HRIS and third-party systems.
• Provide support for the maintenance of all corporate benefit files, minutes and records.
• Assist with Leave, COBRA, HSA and FSA administration with third-party administrators; assist with direct billing as needed.
• Maintain balances and processing of ACA payments.
• Ensure the benefits webpage has the correct up-to-date information.
• Maintain accountability of property; adhere to safety practices.
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• Contribute to our company Culture of Caring by maintaining positive and respectful relationships with employees, customers, vendors, program recipients and our community.
• Ensure day-to-day activities promote sustainability and reduce the impact on the environment by minimizing waste and maximizing recycling; saving energy; and minimizing water usage.
• It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education And Experience Requirements

• High school diploma and a minimum of two years’ experience in HR, benefits, insurance, retirement plans or accounting, preferably in a corporate benefits environment.
• College education is preferred.
• Must be proficient in the use of Word, and Excel with ability to perform advanced functions in Excel including pivot tables and vlookups.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Unless waived by management, valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through [e-mail] or 801-639-2888.