Human Resources Benefits Specialist (Direct Hire)

• Our Benefits Specialist will serve as the primary contact for all benefits activity including working with benefits broker, plan design, open enrollment, FMLA/STD, and ACA reporting!
• Acts as employee advocate in troubleshooting benefit issues and resolving disputes with insurance carriers. Addresses all inquiries received through the benefits email inbox
• Assists with 401K administration, including answering employee questions, resolving file errors, and working with financial planning vendors on planning/communicating education webinars and on-site visits
• Administer leave of absences, disability, and return to work programs in accordance with Federal and State laws
• Participates in benefit consultant and vendor meetings to ensure company compliance
• Oversee the annual benefits open enrollment process.
• Administers and manages all benefit audits to completion with timely thoroughness

Requirements:

• 5 years of human resources experience with a heavy focus on employee benefits!
• 2+ years of workers compensation, FMLA and disability claims administration experience
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred
• ADP Workforce Now experience is highly preferred
• Knowledge of federal/state laws related to benefits
• Previous experience in a Shared Services environment is a plus
• Able to work independently & adapt to changing priorities, while adjusting workload fluctuations based on needs of business.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; strong analytic, problem solving, judgment and conflict resolution skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.