Benefits Specialist

SeaWorld is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world.

Were also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We're always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals to join our team.

What you get to do :

This role will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of health and welfare, tuition and retirement plans. You will also be responsible to assist in leave of absence processing. You will :

• Administer health and welfare plans. Work as a liaison with vendors and Ambassadors. Assist with the communication, file processing and documentation of open enrollment.
• Prepare monthly financial and census reports for benefits payments. Audit to ensure volumes and payments are in alignment with current headcount.
• Own benefits billing process to bill all Ambassadors who are not paying for benefits through payroll processing.
• Respond to benefits questions in the HR mailbox by analyzing and researching questions and working with vendor partners as appropriate to ensure resolution for the Ambassador.

Responsible for evaluating if the issue is systemic and working with the Benefits Director to document the resolution and provide communications, as appropriate.

• Act as a business partner for HR park leaders and other HR corporate leaders.
• Approve tuition reimbursement requests in accordance with company policies.
• Assist to administer all leaves of absences for disability claims.
• Administer the daily tasks for the 401(k) Plan. Main contact with retirement partner to assist with daily questions and approvals.
• Coordinate special events that include on-site vendor participation as needed.
• Input data into various systems (i.e. retirement, COBRA, FSA, HRIS).
• Understand all company policies and actively participate in training initiatives as needed.
• Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s manager at any time based upon Company need.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What it takes to succeed :

• Bachelor’s degree preferred from an accredited university
• Minimum 3 years of overall benefits experience
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Minimum 3 years with HRIS and benefits systems experience

The perks of the position :

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer :

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.