Summit Companies · 9 hours ago
Benefits Specialist I
Mendota Heights, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSummit Companies is the nation’s leading fire protection company, seeking a Benefits Specialist to manage day-to-day operations of the benefits department. This role involves administering various benefit programs, ensuring compliance with laws, and collaborating with HR and external vendors to enhance employee benefits.
Public Safety
Hiring Manager
Nadine Filsinger
Responsibilities
Uphold and understand all various plan rules, regulation policies and practices specific to Summit Companies
Ensure compliance is met for submission of all new enrollments and currently policy holders
Ensuring company is compliant with state and federal laws
Ensure the accurate calculations/deductions are entered into employee files for payroll to process
Research irregularities and provide recommendations for process improvement
Administer Open Enrollment, reviewing dependent verification, accurate plan entry into HRIS and overall achieve timelines
Monitoring and researching benefit trends
Complete all monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports and filings
Ensure system, data accuracy and integrity including data maintenance and audits related to benefits and perform internal and support external audits
Resolve escalated customer service issues and interact with employees, managers, Human Resources, and any 3rd party vendor’s relevant to Benefits
Develop documentation to track enrollments and balanced statements, support system, execute process changes and training
Audit and ensure accurate completion of all monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports and filings
Collaborate with the Benefit Manager, Director of HR and vendor/service providers regarding benefits, and HR related items
Review and assist in plan changes, cost analysis and implementation of plan changes
Collaborate with outside vendors, such as investment brokers and benefit vendors
Analyzes data and statistics for trends and patterns with attention to benefits, while maintaining compliance with employment laws and regulations
Identifies and recommends reasonable short- and long-term goals, milestones, and benchmarks for key performance metrics for benefits
Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma/ GED or Accounting certificate
3 years Human Resources Benefits and Compliance administration experience
3 years of data validation and accurate reporting of benefit costs and tracking
Highly proficient in Excel including pivot tables, V-lookups, etc
Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Understanding of basic administrative procedures
Work effectively as a collaborator
Ability to multi-task
Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal
Detail orientated
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Must be able to comply with Summit's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
1-year ADP or similar experience
Benefits
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Company
Summit Companies
Summit Companies has deep experience and a successful history in fire protection services for commercial, industrial and large-scale residential applications.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Quintin Rubald
President & Founder
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