We Do Life Together—A Division of ICES, Inc.
Benefits Coordinator (27515)
We Do Life Together—A Division of ICES, Inc., Naugatuck, Connecticut, us, 06770
Overview
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We Do Life Together—A Division of ICES, Inc. This position supports several branches of our business including WDLT and Connecticut Transportation Solutions LLC. Since 1998, WDLT is a human services company serving individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and those on the autistic spectrum. Our caring human service professionals focus on the individuals’ personal strengths to make the most of valuable community resources while promoting respect and dignity of all. We serve individuals in private residences, public schools, respite facilities, emergency placements, community work sites, training centers, supervised living arrangements, and our own state-licensed group homes. Connecticut Transportation Solutions LLC (CTS) provides transportation services for a variety of clients including special needs students and adults, school systems, state agencies, and private clients. Job Responsibilities
Benefit Administration Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness benefits. Conduct benefits orientations and explain benefit self-enrollment system. Work directly with Third Party Administrators regarding benefit and 401(k) processes. Maintain employee benefits filing systems and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in payroll system for payroll deduction. Work as a point of contact with employees for benefit and 401(k) related questions. Assist employees with health, dental, life and other related benefit claims. Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain data relative to premiums, claims and costs. Resolve administrative problems with carrier representatives. Administer COBRA. Coordinate workers' compensation claims with third-party administrator. Follow up on claims. Maintain OSHA logs and documentation. Assist in obtaining statistics and information in renewal processes of health, life, retirement and workers’ compensation plans that benefit the company. Prepare and set up meetings to help employees understand company benefits and other related incentive programs. Ensure distribution of required employee notices. Assist in completing benefits reporting requirements. Leave of Absence Administration Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities. Completes all FMLA related tasks such as creating, administering and distributing required paperwork. Completes all Workers Compensation tasks such as creating, administering and distributing required paperwork. Communicates to Management all applicable information relating to employees FMLA and Workers Compensation. Completes interactive processes as they relate to Accommodation Requests, Domestic Violence and ADA. Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, OSHA and state and local laws. Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA. Oversees the return-to-work process for employees returning from FMLA, workers compensation, or other leave(s). Other Coordinate workers' compensation claims with third-party administrator. Follow up on claims. Maintain OSHA logs and documentation. Other tasks / projects assigned. Competencies / Job Skills Required Detail oriented Ability to work independently and as a team member Strong verbal and written communication skills Initiative / results oriented Excellent interpersonal skills Evidence of high level of confidentiality Professionalism Analytical skills Resourcefulness Multitasking abilities Process and procedure documenting skills Strong presentation skills Customer service oriented Solid problem-solving abilities Wanting to bring out the best in people Job Qualifications Minimum of Associate’s Degree required; HR Certification (PHR or SHRM) preferred Minimum of 5 years working in a Human Resources Department with a solid understanding of benefits administration, employment law, HR functions and best practices. Experience working with self-funded insurance plans preferred. Minimum of two years’ experience working with HRIS systems, especially as it applies to benefits administration. Paycom experience a plus. Strong technical skills including Microsoft 365 applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Human Resources Industries
Individual and Family Services
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Coordinator of Benefits Administration (27515) – Join to apply for the
Coordinator of Benefits Administration (27515)
role at
We Do Life Together—A Division of ICES, Inc. This position supports several branches of our business including WDLT and Connecticut Transportation Solutions LLC. Since 1998, WDLT is a human services company serving individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and those on the autistic spectrum. Our caring human service professionals focus on the individuals’ personal strengths to make the most of valuable community resources while promoting respect and dignity of all. We serve individuals in private residences, public schools, respite facilities, emergency placements, community work sites, training centers, supervised living arrangements, and our own state-licensed group homes. Connecticut Transportation Solutions LLC (CTS) provides transportation services for a variety of clients including special needs students and adults, school systems, state agencies, and private clients. Job Responsibilities
Benefit Administration Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness benefits. Conduct benefits orientations and explain benefit self-enrollment system. Work directly with Third Party Administrators regarding benefit and 401(k) processes. Maintain employee benefits filing systems and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in payroll system for payroll deduction. Work as a point of contact with employees for benefit and 401(k) related questions. Assist employees with health, dental, life and other related benefit claims. Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain data relative to premiums, claims and costs. Resolve administrative problems with carrier representatives. Administer COBRA. Coordinate workers' compensation claims with third-party administrator. Follow up on claims. Maintain OSHA logs and documentation. Assist in obtaining statistics and information in renewal processes of health, life, retirement and workers’ compensation plans that benefit the company. Prepare and set up meetings to help employees understand company benefits and other related incentive programs. Ensure distribution of required employee notices. Assist in completing benefits reporting requirements. Leave of Absence Administration Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities. Completes all FMLA related tasks such as creating, administering and distributing required paperwork. Completes all Workers Compensation tasks such as creating, administering and distributing required paperwork. Communicates to Management all applicable information relating to employees FMLA and Workers Compensation. Completes interactive processes as they relate to Accommodation Requests, Domestic Violence and ADA. Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, OSHA and state and local laws. Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA. Oversees the return-to-work process for employees returning from FMLA, workers compensation, or other leave(s). Other Coordinate workers' compensation claims with third-party administrator. Follow up on claims. Maintain OSHA logs and documentation. Other tasks / projects assigned. Competencies / Job Skills Required Detail oriented Ability to work independently and as a team member Strong verbal and written communication skills Initiative / results oriented Excellent interpersonal skills Evidence of high level of confidentiality Professionalism Analytical skills Resourcefulness Multitasking abilities Process and procedure documenting skills Strong presentation skills Customer service oriented Solid problem-solving abilities Wanting to bring out the best in people Job Qualifications Minimum of Associate’s Degree required; HR Certification (PHR or SHRM) preferred Minimum of 5 years working in a Human Resources Department with a solid understanding of benefits administration, employment law, HR functions and best practices. Experience working with self-funded insurance plans preferred. Minimum of two years’ experience working with HRIS systems, especially as it applies to benefits administration. Paycom experience a plus. Strong technical skills including Microsoft 365 applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Human Resources Industries
Individual and Family Services
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