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Road Scholar · 1 day ago

Specialist, Benefits & HRIS

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$59K/yr - $70K/yr

3+ years exp

Road Scholar is the nonprofit world leader in educational travel for older adults, dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity and environmental sustainability. The Specialist, Benefits & HRIS will manage benefits administration and provide support for HRIS systems, advising employees on benefits and handling related projects.

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Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of employee benefits, including enrollment, changes, terminations, and COBRA administration

Process benefits claims, resolve employee inquiries regarding coverage and eligibility

Be responsible for successful transmittal of carrier files, validate changes and withholds and correct discrepancies accordingly

Reconcile, approve and submit vendor billing statements to Finance for payment

Execute benefit plan compliance activities in accordance with federal and state regulations

Assist with open enrollment periods, including communication, deadlines, and data entry

Provide expert advice to employees on benefit options, including plan details, eligibility, and enrollment procedures

Assist with benefit communication materials, including presentations, webinars, employee blogs, etc

Maintain benefit information up to date including summaries of plan descriptions and other material in the intranet and other communication channels

Maintain accurate employee benefit records in all the systems and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

Prepare required benefit reports for internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory filings such as EEO-1C, ACA, file 5500, retirement, etc

Monitor and address any benefit related audit findings

Prepare standard and ad hoc benefits reports on demand for all our internal and external customers

Serve as point of contact for HR system inquiries including employment transactions and self-service tools

Provide technical troubleshooting and issue remediation on user accounts

Work closely with payroll to generate bi-Weekly Payroll audit for all employment transactions from the main HRIS system

Perform other special projects as assigned to support the ongoing improvement and compliance efforts within the Human Resources department

Qualification

Benefits AdministrationHRIS SystemsUKG ProFederal Regulations KnowledgeData AnalysisCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent Benefits and HRIS work experience

3-5 years in Benefit Administration, with HRIS systems experience

UKG Pro highly preferred

Working knowledge of federal and state regulations related to employee benefits

Skilled in recordkeeping, enjoys working with data; advanced level in Excel

Demonstrated ability to complete work independently with careful attention to detail and exceptional accuracy

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think logically when working with data and making decisions

Effective oral and written communication skills coupled able to build relationships at all levels

Provide timely information and assistance to internal employees, striving to maintain our high-level customer service standards

Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet critical deadlines during high-volume periods such as open enrollment, audits, and compliance reporting

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (with a substantial employee subsidy!)

403(b) Retirement Plan with a company match of 5% after 1 year of employment!

Up to 20 days of PTO annually, accrued every payroll cycle

Enjoy a paid week off, in addition to your PTO, at the end of December to enjoy the holiday season!

A generous employee discounts on our programs

Access to obtain a Care.com membership

As a Road Scholar employee, you can opt-in to receive an IATA membership

We take professional development seriously which is why we provide LinkedIn Learning access to all employees amongst other professional development opportunities

That’s right, we’re fully remote!