North Hill Needham Inc. · 1 week ago
BENEFITS SPECIALIST
Needham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expNorth Hill Needham Inc. is a not-for-profit senior living community that has been providing services for over 40 years. The Benefits Specialist plays a crucial role in managing all benefits and retirement programs, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while providing exceptional service to team members.
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Responsibilities
Administers Team Member benefit programs in accordance with federal, state, local laws, and regulations
Serves as the main point of contact for all Health and Welfare Benefits programs including, but not limited to, medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefit programs
Acts as the primary point of contact for Team Member leave of absences, providing clear communication to Team Members and managers, and maintaining accurate records in the HRIS system
Effectively interprets and applies FMLA and ADA regulations as they pertain to leaves of absences and disabilities
Manages benefits administration including new hire enrollment, open enrollment and status changes ensuring accurate eligibility information is provided to the vendors through the HRIS system
Performs reconciliation of all benefit related invoices and collaborates with Accounts Payable for timely payment
Serves as the primary liaison with the Benefits Broker and coordinates vendor meetings
Maintains accurate human resource information system records and generates reports from the database as needed
Assists with onboarding and compliance of Team Member documents as needed
Performs ongoing data validation to ensure all benefits and welfare compliance
Collaborates with the HR team to develop and administer HR policies and procedures
Supports the 401(k) program with inquiries, withdrawals, and other requests
Ensures proper filing and tracking of injuries and incidents for workers compensation and submits annual OSHA reports
Processes yearly EEOC filing
Prepares reports, presentations, and visualizations to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to HR leadership and stakeholders
Keeps abreast of State and Federal laws ensuring compliance across the HR department and organization to include: FMLA, PFML, STD, LTD, ADA, COBRA
Partners with HR team to drive Team Member engagement and support North Hill’s programs and initiatives, such as professional development, recognition, and milestone awards
Meets department uniform, appearance, and grooming requirements
Complies with all OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety, or environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
2+ years of benefits administration experience
Familiarity with Benefit Regulations (i.e., ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA)
Experience with HRIS systems, report running and analysis
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data reconciliation
Proficient with computer software programs (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite and Applicant Tracking Systems)
Ability to maintain confidentiality and strong customer support
Complies with protection of health information (HIPAA) safeguards
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with Team Members, Residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
Work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
When working in Resident areas, must be able to communicate effectively in English
Attends and participates in in-service educational classes, Healthcare Academy and staff meetings as directed
Benefits
Health & Dental Benefits
401K with company match
Career Development Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Healthcare Academy Training
Free meals
Free on-site fitness center
Free parking
Company
North Hill Needham Inc.
Since 1984, North Hill has been recognized as the leader in Massachusetts senior living, providing exceptional environments, luxurious residences and innovative opportunities for vibrant living.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase