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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Benefits Administrator

Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP . Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment. This role can be based in various office locations on a hybrid basis and will work directly within the team while working collaboratively with, and as an integral part of, the global benefits team. This role reports to the Director of Benefits. The Benefits Administrator position is critical to the success of GT's Talent Services Benefits Team by assisting with the administration of large, multi-state, group and individual employee benefits plans, including healthcare, life, disability, FMLA, 401(k), along with supplemental and voluntary health and welfare benefits and Leave of Absence programs.

Key Responsibilities

Functions as a Benefits Ambassador through interactions with firm-wide Talent Services teams as well as attorneys, staff and vendors to efficiently communicate benefits initiatives and resolve benefits-related issues in a timely manner through written and virtual means

Assists with the development, administration and updating of internal processes to ensure effective departmental efficiency and compliance with federal, state and local laws

Reconciles vendor invoices and interacts with vendors and consultants to ensure accurate plan administration

Assists with implementation of new benefit plans and the administration of existing benefit plans, including leave of absence, worker's compensation and annual open enrollment

Effectively communicates with attorneys and staff to promote awareness, functionality and access of web-based administrative tools and resources related to our benefit programs

Assists with Leave of Absence ensuring timely oversight of vendor, attorney and staff requirements for FMLA, STD, LTD and other state or internal leaves

Works in an online environment with strong HCM skills in the Workday benefits module, Microsoft Teams or comparable and various virtual applications

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

Independent thinker, team-oriented, analytical with strong problem-solving skills, takes initiative and uses good judgment, maintains confidentiality, can work with minimal supervision and has excellent follow-up skills

Ability to manage projects to meet strict deadlines and effectively prioritize multiple tasks

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and presentation) combined with a professional demeanor

Provide outstanding client service, meet high quality standards for services, and meet or exceed internal client expectations; proactive in seeking and communicating innovative ways to help others and enhance or improve processes

High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively

Education & Prior Experience

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development, or related field preferred

Law firm or professional services experience preferred

Wide scope of benefit administration knowledge for both fully insured and self-funded programs

General understanding of health and welfare benefits including HIPAA, ACA COBRA, ERISA, and other legal requirements

Technology

Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly; Workday experience preferred

Strong skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite programs and proven abilities in Workday benefits module and the ability to quickly learn new technologies

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Law Practice

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