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BakerHostetler · 1 day ago

Benefits Specialist

Cleveland, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

BakerHostetler is recognized as one of the leading law firms in the country, seeking a Benefits Specialist for their Human Resources department. This role is responsible for various benefit administration duties, including processing enrollments, managing ACA compliance, and coordinating open enrollment processes.

Law Practice

Responsibilities

Process enrollments and annual updates into the HRIS including enrollments and changes for group life including GUL, GVUL, and disability insurances from Personnel Action Notices (PAN’s), benefit enrollment forms, benefit change forms and correspondence. Notify payroll of premium deduction requirements

Complete all activities related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) including annual notifications, monthly eligibility administration, and electronic IRS filing and any state filings

Reconcile accounts and pay monthly premiums for Health, Dental, Vision, group life including GTL, VAIP, GUL, GVUL, and disability income insurances

Communicate with professional and support staff as well as insurance carriers relating to general coverage and issues

Perform daily audit of Benefit Administration system within HRIS

Answer questions regarding Health, Dental, Vision, LTC, group life including AD&D, VAIP, GUL, GVUL, and long-term disability benefits

Coordinate LTD claims with carrier and communicate claim requirements with claimants

Update new hire benefit orientations and conduct said orientations. Assist with year-end promotion and new partner processing

Prepare annual benefit audits

Assist with benefit mailings as required, including annual credible coverage notifications

Calculate and enter new premiums for life insurances; maintain partner, senior partner, and of counsel premiums in the HRIS. Inform payroll of premium deduction changes/additions

Coordinate the administrative aspects of the annual benefits open enrollment process, including update open enrollment materials and other duties as required

Other duties as requested and assigned

Qualification

Benefits administration experienceACA administration experienceHRIS knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteBasic accounting skillsDocument interpretationCalculating figuresUKG knowledgePlanSource knowledgeCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of related benefits experience is required

Prior ACA administration experience is required

Ability to read and interpret documents such as plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively to all levels of professional and support staff

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages

Ability to apply concepts of basic accounting and recordkeeping

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Working knowledge of personal computer applications including HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite—Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred

Working knowledge of UKG preferred; Benefits Administration (PlanSource) is a plus

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Performance Bonus Program

Generous Time Off

Generous Retirement Program including 401(k) Plan

Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

BHealthy Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Voluntary Accident Insurance – Self and Family

Short and Long-Term Disability

Pre-Tax Benefit Programs

Company

BakerHostetler

Recognized as one of the top firms for client service and quality of legal services, BakerHostetler is a leading law firm that helps clients around the world address their most complex and critical business and regulatory issues.

Founded in 1916

Washington, D.C., US

1001-5000 employees