Benefits Specialist

Employer: Kraken

We are seeking to hire a full-time Benefits Specialist. This position is responsible for administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, COBRA, leaves of absence, HSA/FSA and 401(k) plan.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and communicate benefits program including plan options, policy features, enrolment, and other requirements
• Compile, analyze and process data for the 401(k) annual audit
• Administer the implementation of the Benefits Administration System by reviewing data, carrier files and performing system testing
• Review and audit benefit enrolments on all vendor invoices
• Administer the ACA to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Handle routine benefits, and leave of absence questions from employees, and be able to resolve complex and escalated benefit and leave issues
• Ensure accuracy of all benefits enrolments in the benefit administration system to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information
• Ensure employee benefits records compliant with all required laws, regulations and internal policies
• Assist employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes
• Process and administer leave-of-absence requests with leave administrator
• Interpret FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities
• Respond to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrolments, plan changes and contribution amounts
• Manage and maintain vendor relationships ensuring customer service levels are met
• Assist with the open enrolment process
• Participate in the launch of new or updated benefit programs

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field required
• 3-5 years’ experience in Benefits and/or Workday highly desired
• Experience working in a fast paced, high-growth company
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and welfare plans, life and disability insurance plans, and retirement plans
• Must be proficient in intermediate/advanced Excel
• Working knowledge of statutory benefits requirements including COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and IRS rules
• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential data with a demonstrated practice of maintaining employee confidentiality and HIPAA compliance requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate, develop partnerships and encourage trust in employees, team members, leaders, and vendors
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail and follow through to resolve any outstanding issues
• Strong time management skills within a remote work environment

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