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BBSI Portland

Benefit Specialist

BBSI Portland, Vancouver, Washington, United States, 98662

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Job Description JOB TITLE:

CorporateBenefits Specialist

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Hourly Non-Exempt

The primary objective of the Corporate Benefits Specialist is to perform various benefits functions for a publicly traded, multi-state, multi-employer organization, including supporting the administration of benefits plans for our employees. This position will provide the opportunity for independent initiative and judgment to improve processes and procedures.

LOCATION:

This position reports to Vancouver, Washington, and is an in-office position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with various aspects of corporate benefits administration, including billing review, eligibility review, funding, and contribution change review

Manage employee lifecycle of benefits including initial enrollment, changes and termination using several benefits software platforms and internal payroll software

Assist with annual Open Enrollment planning and completion

Assist with leave of absence and COBRA administration

Communicate regularly with employees throughout the country regarding benefits questions

Coordinate with BBSI Benefits team members and brokers regarding summary plan descriptions, questions on coverage, and resolving issues

Ad hoc duties and special projects including research, system testing and implementation, process documentation and cross‑training

Other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned

CORE TRAITS/COMPETENCIES

Highly organized with the ability to efficiently and accurately complete tasks on time with minimal supervision

Strong attention to detail and proven abilities in analysis and problem solving

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong sense of stakeholder mentality, propriety and confidentiality

Ability to work in a team environment providing in-depth analysis and recommendations using critical thinking and sound judgment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

At least 2 years of experience working in employee benefits, preferably with multi‑state knowledge.

HRIS or data administration experience

Comprehension of benefits terminology and federal and state leave of absence laws

Knowledge of the legal requirements applicable to benefit administration.

Broad range of analytical skills with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to collect, reconcile, analyze and summarize data into reports.

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