SR. BENEFITS & HR SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

DecoPac, Inc.; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DecoPac, Inc. is seeking an experienced Benefits Administrator to lead and manage the design, implementation and maintenance of employee benefits programs. You will partner with HR and the business to support growth while ensuring compliance and best practices.

The role requires a strong background in benefits administration, HIPAA/ERISA/COBRA knowledge, and hands-on ADP Workforce Now experience for reporting and system optimization. A Bachelor’s degree in Business or HR is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or HR.
• Minimum of five years of benefit plan administration and oversight.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now for analysis and reporting.
• Thorough knowledge of HIPAA, ERISA and COBRA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, implementation and maintenance of benefit plans and practices.
• Administer employee benefits communications, claims resolution, compliance and audits.
• Lead Open Enrollment periods and ensure HRIS reporting and analytics.
• Maintain system knowledge and ensure accuracy in payroll checks and HR data.

Skills

Benefits administration

HRIS

ADP Workforce Now

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or HR

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Provide coordinated tactical and strategic Human Resources solutions and leadership in the areas of Benefits and HR technology. Partners with all areas of human resources in support of the Company’s business objectives, including driving employee engagement and supporting Company growth.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, implementation and maintenance of benefits plans, policies and practices, tools and training based on organizational objectives and industry best practice
• Responsible for employee benefits administration (communication to associates, claims and processing resolution, compliance, internal audit adherence and compilation).
• Identify organizational benefits needs and assist in the development and implementation strategies and plans to meet those needs.
• Ensure adequate controls, compliance reviews, and audits are in place and completed successfully for benefits plan design and program management.
• Manages FMLA and state leave of absence to ensure compliance
• Maintain knowledge of economic conditions, labor market, and other factors related to ensuring the organization provides competitive and reasonable total rewards structure.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in benefits administration.
• Ensures the organization’s plans are following the applicable provisions of COBRA, HIPAA and ERISA.
• Serve as the technical lead for the HR System (ADP Workforce Now). Initiate benefit annual Open Enrollment periods and conduct routine system testing, as needed.
• Ensure full usage of current HRIS system (ADP Workforce Now), creating and providing meaningful regular and ad hoc reports as requested. Review, recommend, and implement system enhancements to increase overall efficiency.
• Trained as the back‑up to the Payroll Administrator.
• Reviews/audits payroll to ensure appropriate approvals and timely processing of changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR or related discipline
• Minimum of five years of benefit plan administration and oversight (medical, dental, life/AD&D, disability, retirement plan/401K, etc.).
• Experience in managing benefit plan vendors and vendor changes is beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to effectively communicate with all levels within the company
• Ability to provide strategic direction and guidance regarding benefits plan design and implementation as well as operating as a tactical benefits administrator
• Strong attention to detail with analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrated experience utilizing HRIS systems (particularly ADP Workforce Now) for analysis and reporting
• Thorough knowledge of HIPAA, ERISA, and COBRA requirements
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
• CEBS, PHR or SPHR certification preferred

All full time employees working an average of thirty (30) hours or more will be eligible to enroll in a comprehensive benefit package.

DecoPac, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees according to all applicable laws, directives and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping with this commitment, DecoPac, Inc. will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including factors related to pregnancy or child birth), national origin, age, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity status with regard to public assistance, employment status, local human rights commission activity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, or any other protected category.