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NTN Bearing Corporation · 4 hours ago

Admin- Benefits Specialist-1st shift

Columbus, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

NTN Bearing Corporation is seeking a Benefits Specialist to manage employee benefit programs and ensure compliance with regulations. This role serves as a primary contact for benefits-related matters and provides backup support for payroll operations.

AutomotiveIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSales

Responsibilities

Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and wellness initiatives

Manage employee eligibility, enrollments, qualifying life events, and system updates within ADP and vendor platforms

Lead the annual open enrollment process, including planning timelines, coordinating vendor activities, and delivering employee communications

Develop and distribute benefits communications such as new hire materials, open enrollment guides, notices, and email communications

Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding benefits coverage, plan provisions, claims issues, and enrollment status

Serve as the primary liaison with benefit brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators; resolve escalated issues and monitor service levels

Maintain benefit plan documents, summary plan descriptions (SPDs), and required compliance postings

Reconcile vendor invoices, resolve discrepancies, and monitor benefits-related costs and fees

Perform regular audits and quality checks to ensure accuracy of benefits data

Coordinate and administer leaves of absence in partnership with third-party administrators, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, medical, personal, military, and disability leaves

Interpret and apply applicable regulations including FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD, COBRA, HIPAA, and related employment laws

Administer Workers’ Compensation claims and reporting; act as the primary contact with third-party administrators

Respond to unemployment claims and coordinate with state agencies as needed

Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to benefits and leaves

Provide backup support for payroll processing, including payroll audits, benefit deductions review, time validation, and issue resolution as needed

Support payroll and HRIS partners by ensuring accurate benefit-to-payroll integrations

Generate ADP reports to support benefits administration, payroll audits, financial analysis, and compliance reporting

Support HR initiatives related to employee engagement, wellness, and compliance

Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information

Perform other duties as assigned by the HR Director

Qualification

Benefits administrationADP experienceRegulationsPayroll processesWorkers’ CompensationAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required

Minimum of 4–6 years of experience administering health, welfare, and retirement benefit programs

Working knowledge of payroll processes and HRIS systems

Strong knowledge of benefits-related regulations including FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, STD, and LTD

Knowledge of Workers' Compensation and unemployment processes

High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Preferred

ADP experience preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness initiatives

Company

NTN Bearing Corporation

With quality brand names such as NTN, Bower, BCA and SNR, we manufacture and supply the most comprehensive range of bearings, constant velocity joints, and other precision industrial and automotive equipment to meet a variety of applications, across a variety of industries within the United States.

Founded in 1918

Mount Prospect, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees