Purpose of Position:
The Benefits Specialist, under the direction of the Benefits Manager, is responsible for administration, employee relations and ensures company compliance with all federal, state and local laws.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Oversee and administer various employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks
· Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits questions and issues via phone and email
· Provide guidance on benefits options, eligibility, and claims processes
· Maintain accurate and confidential employee benefits records
· Resolve benefits-related issues and disputes efficiently
· Provide managers with support for employee benefits, leave of absence, ect…
· Liaise with insurance carriers, retirement plan providers, and other vendors
· Ensure timely and accurate processing of enrollments, changes, and terminations with vendors
· Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations such as ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and HIPAA
· Assist with enterprise wide initiatives
· Assist Benefits Manager as assigned
· All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
· Experience with employee benefit plans, self-funded insurance plans, workers’ compensation, leave of absence, 401k, Affordable Care Act
· Must be analytical and self-motivated with a strong sense of confidentiality
· Excellent verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
· Strong attention to detail, planning and problem-solving skills.
· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
Education/Experience:
· Previous experience administration is required
· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field preferred
· Previous exposure to Human Resources or Benefits preferred
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· This position is considered sedentary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to handle computer equipment
· The employee may be required to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time
· Specific vision abilities required by this job include near acuity at 20 inches or less due to computer work
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee will experience a moderate noise level (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic)
Travel Requirements:
This position may require some travel.
Sportsman’s Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
