FedEx Freight · 1 day ago
Specialist-Benefits
FedEx Freight is a leading logistics company, and they are seeking a Specialist-Benefits to provide support in reviewing benefits eligibility and ensuring compliance with applicable benefit plans. The role involves administering benefits, resolving complex issues, and maintaining effective communication with employees and vendors.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing employee benefit plans, including but not limited to ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, MHPAEA, Transparency in Coverage, and the No Surprises Act
Review and make recommendations relative to plan administration, system maintenance, and vendor management
Update HR leadership in regard to regulatory changes, updates and processes
Represent Freight on cross Enterprise project teams as the subject matter expert pertaining to internal benefit programs; keep management and department up-to date on applicable projects
Support manager to ensure that effective measurements are implemented and maintained with regard to various third party services
Administer benefits eligibility and ensure accurate setup, administration and auditing across HRIS, payroll and vendor systems
Serve as primary point of contact for employee inquiries, benefit vendors and consultants, including issue resolution, data validation and service delivery monitoring
Resolve complex benefit issues by coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely and accurate resolution
Oversee benefits billing to include reconciliations, resolving billing discrepancies, coordinating approvals and maintaining documentation to support audits and internal controls
Develop, maintain and enhance employee benefit communications, intranet content and educational resources throughout the year
Support annual audits, compliance filings and data requests, including ACA reporting and vendor audits
Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures and internal controls related to benefits administration and financial processes
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of three (3) years' experience in benefits related field (private or public section)
Working knowledge of benefit compliance requirements (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA)
Knowledge of various lines of insurance and benefits terminology
Ability to review and understand application of benefits
Must be able to convey information regarding benefit processes, which are related to the application of benefits and claims administration
Good time management, organization and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software: Word, Excel, and Outlook (including reconciliation and analysis)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Experience with benefits billing, reconciliation and vendor invoice review
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Preferred
Vendor management or consulting experience
Experience partnering with Finance and Payroll
Familiarity with benefits audits, ACA reporting and internal controls
Company
FedEx Freight
FedEx Freight is a shipping company.
Funding
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