Senior Specialist, Benefits
Southwire, Carrollton, GA, United States
Senior Specialist, Benefits
Administers and supports team member benefits programs, including health and welfare plans. Ensures benefits compliance with legal requirements and company policies. Assists team members with benefits inquiries and provides guidance on program options. Key Responsibilities
Assesses the effectiveness of existing benefit programs and recommends changes that influence Team Member's experience. Supports, reviews, and provides feedback on recommendations for established and implemented benefit policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company objectives. Develops more complex benefits reports and metrics, providing insights to support decision-making and strategic initiatives. Confers with People & Culture (P&C) leaders and external vendors to resolve complex benefit-related issues and optimize service delivery. Oversees all of the retiree information and reporting for annual reporting (FAS 106). Directs individuals to ensure proper management of team member benefit enrollments and compliance with plan provisions; troubleshoots and conducts root cause analysis. Coaches junior team members on best practices, policies, and procedures related to benefits administration. Ensures data accuracy and compliance in all benefits records, policies, and communications to include ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, IRS, CMS, DOL, FMLA, and all Health Reform changes and activities. Provides additional project support for annual events (OE and FAS including acquisitions or location shut downs). Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Required Education & Experience
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Years of Experience: 5-7 Years Field of Expertise: Human Resources and a demonstrated knowledge of benefits administration Preferred Education & Experience
Minimum Education Level: Master's Degree Specialized Degree: None Licenses/Certificates: Certification in benefits administration (e.g., Certified team member Benefits Specialist). Years of Experience: 8-11 Years Field of Expertise: None Travel
Travel: Domestic Up to 25% Physical Requirements
Moving: 5% Standing: 5% Sitting: 90% Working Conditions
Office Equipment
Computer/Keyboard Competencies
Action Oriented Balances Stakeholders Collaborates Customer Focus Nimble Learning Plans and Aligns Skills
Critical Thinking Analytical Skills Training And Development Process Improvement Record Keeping Employee Relations Employee Engagement Tactfulness Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Benefits We Offer
401k with Matching Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision) Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Long & Short-Term Disability Supplemental Insurance Plans Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Tuition Reimbursement Programs Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities Parental Leave And More
Administers and supports team member benefits programs, including health and welfare plans. Ensures benefits compliance with legal requirements and company policies. Assists team members with benefits inquiries and provides guidance on program options. Key Responsibilities
Assesses the effectiveness of existing benefit programs and recommends changes that influence Team Member's experience. Supports, reviews, and provides feedback on recommendations for established and implemented benefit policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company objectives. Develops more complex benefits reports and metrics, providing insights to support decision-making and strategic initiatives. Confers with People & Culture (P&C) leaders and external vendors to resolve complex benefit-related issues and optimize service delivery. Oversees all of the retiree information and reporting for annual reporting (FAS 106). Directs individuals to ensure proper management of team member benefit enrollments and compliance with plan provisions; troubleshoots and conducts root cause analysis. Coaches junior team members on best practices, policies, and procedures related to benefits administration. Ensures data accuracy and compliance in all benefits records, policies, and communications to include ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, IRS, CMS, DOL, FMLA, and all Health Reform changes and activities. Provides additional project support for annual events (OE and FAS including acquisitions or location shut downs). Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Required Education & Experience
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Years of Experience: 5-7 Years Field of Expertise: Human Resources and a demonstrated knowledge of benefits administration Preferred Education & Experience
Minimum Education Level: Master's Degree Specialized Degree: None Licenses/Certificates: Certification in benefits administration (e.g., Certified team member Benefits Specialist). Years of Experience: 8-11 Years Field of Expertise: None Travel
Travel: Domestic Up to 25% Physical Requirements
Moving: 5% Standing: 5% Sitting: 90% Working Conditions
Office Equipment
Computer/Keyboard Competencies
Action Oriented Balances Stakeholders Collaborates Customer Focus Nimble Learning Plans and Aligns Skills
Critical Thinking Analytical Skills Training And Development Process Improvement Record Keeping Employee Relations Employee Engagement Tactfulness Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Benefits We Offer
401k with Matching Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision) Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Long & Short-Term Disability Supplemental Insurance Plans Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Tuition Reimbursement Programs Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities Parental Leave And More