Benefits Specialist

Elevanta, an Atlanta-area AMCI-accredited association management company, manages several franchisee associations made up of franchise owners from multiple national brands (Burger King, Buffalo Wild Wings, QDOBA, Meineke, Supercuts and more).

Elevanta provides a variety of association management services including event management, publications, digital communications, government relations and a unique suite of member services.

In particular is our state-of-the art self-funded employee benefits program. We are searching for an inquisitive and motivated benefits professional who thrives on exposure to new and exciting opportunities.

With the diversity of our organization and service offerings, this position could lead into a long-term career with a growing and unique company!

JOB SUMMARY : The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration of Elevanta’s unique self-funded employee benefits program.

Working in a team and collaborative environment, this position works in our benefit service center that manages our complex program.

The Benefits Specialist has frequent contact with employer groups participating in the program and must possess a working knowledge of employee benefits programs and government regulations.

JOB DUTIES

• Processes benefit changes on a daily basis
• Coordinates program open enrollment
• Handles COBRA administration
• Identifies and recommends changes in polices and procedures
• Implementation of new groups
• Handles data transfers with ASO provider
• Resolves claim discrepancies with ASO provider
• Prepares and distributes invoices to all franchisee members ensuring enrollment changes and qualify events are processed accurately
• Research monthly billing discrepancies for members
• Verifies the calculation of the monthly premium statement for all group insurance policies and maintains statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs
• Direct liaison with franchisee-members, handling calls and resolving issues
• Resolves administrative problems with the carrier representatives
• Works with HRIS provider to implement annual plan changes
• Maintains files of history, data, correspondence, reports and forms
• Oversees record keeping and retrieval methods in compliance with government regulations
• Keeps current on regulations pertaining to the Affordable Care Act, COBRA and the Department of Labor that may affect the program and / or its participants

QUALIFICATIONS

Four-year college level degree in human resources or related field · 5+ years in benefits or related benefits administration .

Must have experience and knowledge of PC-based computer systems with a strong knowledge in Microsoft Excel

Strong interpersonal skills· Good knowledge of company and departmental policies and procedures

TRAVEL : The travel requirements for this position are minimal, if any.