What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefit Specialist position at DeSanti?
Job Responsibilities:We are seeking a results-oriented Benefit Specialist III who will work closely with the Benefits, Payroll and Finance teams to ensure the accuracy of all premium payments and employee payroll deductions associated with group healthcare coverage. In addition, the employee in this position is a key participant in developing the benefits platform configuration for annual Open Enrollment, working closely with HRIS to ensure ease of employee use. The ideal candidate must have strong written and verbal communications skills, the ability to demonstrate follow-through, and must be capable of handling simultaneous goals. In addition, they must have experience working with Benefits platforms, preferably Workday, a general understanding of the premium reconciliation process for group health insurance, and strong excel skills. The candidate must also have experience with Benefits administration and a detailed knowledge of employee benefits. This role requires strong analytical skills to support benefits audits, compliance activities, and ad hoc reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, data-driven, and comfortable working across HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of benefit offerings.Tasks include but not limited to:Conducts data analysis for preparation of and following open enrollment and participates in strategic reviews of plan provisions and updates and the impact of changes on the benefits platformManage the employee premium reconciliation process together with the payroll and finance departments, determine adjustments needed and ensure updates are applied to the employee’s payroll accountWork with auditors, as needed, to provide data necessary to finalize audits. Determine accurate premium payment amounts for all healthcare vendors. Work with vendor representatives, as needed, to coordinate billing adjustments or correctionsAssist employees with responses to payroll questions related to their payroll deductions for healthcareDevelop an understanding of the Workday Benefits Platform to facilitate configuration testing and enhancements as neededPartner with the Benefits Manager, Total Rewards Leadership, and individual team members to provide support to ongoing projects such as open enrollment, processes and wellness program administration.Plan, lead, and participate in meetings, discussion groups, and other types of eventsSupport HR cross-functional projects and coordinate HR process improvement initiatives, as identified.Prepare reports and insights on wellness trends, utilization, and employee engagement to inform program enhancementsServe as a subject matter resource for employee benefits and wellness inquiries – manage escalated inquiry process and assign cases as appropriatePartner with HR, Communications, and vendors to support benefits and wellness announcements, open enrollment materials, and ongoing education campaignsDevelop and support clear, accurate, and employee-friendly communications related to benefits and wellness programsQualifications:Bachelor’s degree with 5-6 years of related experience in employee Benefit Administration; Masters in a similar discipline with 4 years of related experience; Ph.D. in a similar discipline with 2 years of related experienceAbility to influence and adapt style to consult with all levels of employee and managementStrong data and numerical analytic skills including intermediate to advance Excel proficiency is requiredAbility to work effectively and well within the organization’s culture (effectively gather and analyze facts, weigh risks and make decisions/recommendations that are right for the business, the people and our culture)Ability to perform extensive data analysis, troubleshooting, creative problem resolution, diagnostics and process improvementUnderstands HRIS processes to facilitate systems modifications, program updates and testing.Highly organized with strong self and project management skills and an ability to meet critical deadlines (time, priorities, resources)Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, reasoning and analytical skillsExcellent writing and editing skillsEffective team playerStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work effectively in situations that require sound decision-makingEstablishes trust and maintains confidentiality Preferred Qualifications:Workday experience is a plusCompany DescriptionDeSanti is a Talent Acquisition firm specializing in project staff augmentation and talent acquisition solutions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, DeSanti’ recruiters are experts in engaging qualified consultants and professional for a selection of projects and initiatives spanning many industries. We specialize in the placement of mid to senior level Information Technology, Engineering professionals across a variety of industries. We efficiently deploy technical resources to augment or back-fill our clients existing headcount through full-time placements, short and long-term contracts, contract to full-time and payroll services. Our verticals include Aerospace, Defense, Government and Healthcare.
Salary : $50 - $52