HR Benefits Specialist
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis – HR /
Full-Time /
On-site
The HR Operations-Benefits Specialist will play a crucial role in training employees regarding benefit selections and reporting those selections to carriers. The candidate must have strong data entry skills to enter benefit selections in the HRIS system as well as provide the information to carriers. The candidate must be able to understand benefit plans and differences between them. We hire the best people and provide them with the benefits to improve their lives, including a competitive salary, medical, dental, vision and a 401(k).
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide a high level of customer service for new hires and employees as it relates to benefits, 401K, and other general HR needs.
- Administer employee benefit program and manage compliance, including health insurance, COBRA, retirement plans, short & LTD and other voluntary benefits.
- Facilitate benefits enrollment and educate employees on available options.
- Responsible for expediting and resolving benefit inquiries and problems, processing employee and dependent eligibility information and dates.
- Collaborate with benefit providers and broker to expedite delivery of benefits.
- Maintain up to date benefit records with carriers for all new hires and terminated employees.
- Work with accounting in the processing and auditing of benefit providers billing and invoicing.
- Working with the HR Manager and CFO in the annual benefit review and open enrollment planning process.
- Work to complete annual required benefit and 401k plan audits and filings.
- Work collaboratively with the payroll department to ensure accurate and timely processing of paycheck deductions based on employee benefit and insurance selections.
- Communicate HR policies and updates to employees through various channels, including face to face training sessions.
- Provide clear and comprehensive information on benefits, policy changes and other HR related matters.
- Back-up resource for payroll team and processing.
- Respond to employee relation matters as necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as an advisor to the organization in the areas of benefits, administration, and compliance.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and other ancillary offerings is required.
- 3+ years’ experience in 401k plan administration is required.
- 3+ years HR related experience is required.
- Knowledge of HR and benefit compliance and regulations.
- Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced, hands-on environment.
- Experience in multi-state, home services and/or field operations preferred.
- Knowledge of federal and multi-state respective employment and benefit regulations.
- Bachelor's degree preferred or relevant experience,
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential preferred.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail oriented with excellent organizational abilities.
- Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and ethics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
- Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Basic Google and Microsoft Suite of Products skills and intermediate excel skills along with experience working in HRIS (Preferability ADP) and service ticketing systems.
- Bi-lingual Spanish would be preferred.
- Military service a plus
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift >=15 pounds at times.
- Ability to travel approximately 5% of the time as needed to field locations for annual open enrollment meetings.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan with 3% automatic company contribution
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Company paid short term disability
- PTO, vacation, holidays
- On-Site Gym and showers - free access
Bone Dry Roofing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Associate or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, sex, age, disability or handicap, genetic information, citizenship status, service member status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff, or termination of employment. If you require assistance in the application process you are welcome to contact recruiting@bonedry.com, and a representative will be in touch.
