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Talent Groups · 6 days ago

Employee Benefits Specialist

Providence, RI

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$20/hr - $28/hr

3+ years exp

Talent Groups is seeking an Employee Benefits Specialist to assist in the administration and maintenance of various employee benefits programs. The role involves overseeing state employee benefit programs, acting as a contact for service issues, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

IT Management

Responsibilities

The Benefits Specialist reports to the Administrator, Operations Management in the Employee Benefits Unit and assists in the administration and maintenance of a variety of employee benefits programs These programs include medical, dental, vision insurance; group life; prepaid legal; short-term disability; cancer care; dependent care; flexible benefits; deferred compensation; COBRA, and other programs

The incumbent will oversee all aspects of the state’s employee benefit programs including developing, recommending, and manage the various benefits and wellness programs and systems

He/she will conduct surveys as needed, researching, and recommending new or modified programs ensuring maximum coverage and value

This person will act as a direct contact with insurers, vendors, agency HR representatives, employees, and retirees for service issues, problem resolution, and technical support

The incumbent will also prepare correspondence including letters, rate charts, and forms for the Office of Employee benefits including COBRA, deferred compensation, life, and health benefits rate schedules (active and retirees) for distribution to state agencies

The person in this position must remain current on trends and regulations related to the benefits industry and demonstrate progressively more responsible experience administering such programs

In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, and possess working knowledge of and the ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations governing the administration and maintenance of employee benefit programs

Qualification

Employee benefits administrationRegulationsResearch skillsCommunication skillsTechnical supportPublic sector experienceAttention to detail

Required

In-depth knowledge of employee benefits

Ensure program compliance with federal tax laws and state regulations impacting benefits programs

Oversee all aspects of the state's employee benefit programs

Develop, recommend, and manage various benefits and wellness programs and systems

Conduct surveys as needed, researching, and recommending new or modified programs ensuring maximum coverage and value

Act as a direct contact with insurers, vendors, agency HR representatives, employees, and retirees for service issues, problem resolution, and technical support

Prepare correspondence including letters, rate charts, and forms for the Office of Employee benefits

Remain current on trends and regulations related to the benefits industry

Demonstrate progressively more responsible experience administering employee benefit programs

Strong attention to detail

Possess working knowledge of and the ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations governing the administration and maintenance of employee benefit programs

Associate's degree in Human Resources or a related field

Three years' experience as an employee benefits administrator

Strong verbal and written communication skills