Overview
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As we continue to grow, we're committed to offering an exceptional work experience for our employees with numerous opportunities for development and advancement. If you pride yourself on quality work, integrity, and dedication, we want you on our team. Nextech boasts outstanding review ratings on Indeed and Glassdoor, making it the premier destination for HVAC professionals. Elevate your career by joining Nextech today!
Role :
The Senior Benefits Administrator position is responsible for administering the day-to-day
operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term
disability, life insurance, retirement plans, etc.). This position provides excellent customer service
and communication of benefits plans. The Senior Benefits Administrator maintains employee
benefits records, ensuring compliance with Federal / State / Local rules and regulations.
Benefits :
- Excellent Health Insurance options including a FREE employee only option
- Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance options
- FREE life insurance equal to your annualized pay rate
- 401k with a 50% match up to the first 6% of your contributions
- 7 paid Holidays
- 2 paid Personal days
- 10 paid Vacation days
Min Compensation
USD $70,000.00 / Yr.
Max Compensation
USD $76,000.00 / Yr.
Responsibilities
Administers the organization's employee benefits program, which includes insurancepolicies such as health, life, and disability
Oversees daily benefits processing utilizing the UKG Pro / PlanSource HRIS systemEnsures completion of enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, distributions, loans, and hardships, etc.Designs and updates UKG Pro / PlanSource Benefits Administration portal for all benefit plansDistributes materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment, and summary plan descriptionsProvides training, as needed, and support to group benefits associates, home officeassociates, and the field staff
Oversees processing of electronic enrollment forms for employees who wish to enroll in benefit programs including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, etc.Provides customer service support to internal and external customersDevelops communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefitspackage
Processes group health claims and payments weekly for the self-insured medical programServes as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administratorsParticipates in the annual benefit renewal in conjunction with the insurance broker and various vendorsMonitors administrative costs of benefits programs and recommends cost containment strategies, including alternative methods for administration and fundingAssists in preparing budgetary recommendations and assists in the monitoring, verifying, and reconciling of budgeted fundsCoordinates transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administrationEvaluates and revises internal processes to improve efficiencyDocuments and maintains administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes SOP'sEnsures compliance with applicable government regulationsEnsures timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and feesSubmits all benefit plan invoices monthly to the finance department for processing andpayment
Audits the accuracy and update performance of benefit functions for HRISPrepares, collects, and organizes data for assessments and auditsAssists with design and maintenance of organizational structure within the HRIS as it relates to benefits administrationSpecial projects and other related duties as assignedAdministers the organization's employee benefits program, which includes insurance policies such as health, life, and disabilityOversees daily benefits processing utilizing the UKG Pro / PlanSource HRIS systemEnsures completion of enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, distributions, loans, and hardships, etc.Designs and updates UKG Pro / PlanSource Benefits Administration portal for all benefit plansDistributes materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment, and summary plan descriptionsProvides training, as needed, and support to group benefits associates, home office associates, and the field staffOversees processing of electronic enrollment forms for employees who wish to enroll in benefit programs including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, etc.Provides customer service support to internal and external customersDevelops communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits packageProcesses group health claims and payments weekly for the self-insured medical programServes as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administratorsParticipates in the annual benefit renewal in conjunction with the insurance broker and various vendorsMonitors administrative costs of benefits programs and recommends cost containment strategies, including alternative methods for administration and fundingAssists in preparing budgetary recommendations and assists in the monitoring, verifying, and reconciling of budgeted fundsCoordinates transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administrationEvaluates and revises internal processes to improve efficiencyDocuments and maintains administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes SOP'sEnsures compliance with applicable government regulationsEnsures timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and feesSubmits all benefit plan invoices monthly to the finance department for processing and paymentAudits the accuracy and update performance of benefit functions for HRISPrepares, collects, and organizes data for assessments and auditsAssists with design and maintenance of organizational structure within the HRIS as it relates to benefits administrationSpecial projects and other related duties as assignedQualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Customer service attitude and strong people skillsProficient with Microsoft Office Suite and technical aptitude with the ability to use other Microsoft products, including PowerPoint; experience with HRIS, and benefits databasesExtensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable lawsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational and time management skillsStrong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of benefit plan designsAbility to understand, evaluate and make judgment on proposals (RFPs)
Passionate problem solverProject and team management / leadership skills and experience.Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines
Knowledge of benefits contract languageEducation and Experience :
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management or related fieldExperience and / or other training / certification may be substituted for education requirement
Three to five (3-5) years of related benefits or employee benefits administration experienceSHRM-CP or CEBS professional designations preferred.Physical requirements :
Continuously able to work in office environmentContinuously able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, telephone, and computer printerContinuously able to sit at a computer for up to 8 hoursAble to alternate between sitting and standing, as needed throughout the dayOccasionally able to lift up to 15 lbs.Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talkingOccasionally requires walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing / pulling, bending, and crouchingRarely requires climbingAdditional Eligibility Qualifications
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas.Ability to travel nationwide as required to conduct safety inspections, up to 50%Must be willing to work full time out of an office located in location of Job Posting. (This is not a Hybrid or Remote Role.)
Salary : $70,000 - $76,000
