Benefits Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

BENEFITS SPECIALIST

About Our Organization :

With over 35 years of experience providing high purity water solutions, Pureflow is committed to serving clients by designing, building, installing, and maintaining water purification systems in a broad range of commercial and industrial markets.

We understand that a successful business needs quality employees. We are seeking highly talented and motivated candidates to join our company where people, integrity, and excellence are essential to our culture.

About the Position :

We are seeking a Benefits Specialist to join the HR Team. The primary focus of the Benefits Specialist is the administration of benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, HSA, and 401(k) plan.

As an integral part of Pureflow's HR team, this role also encompasses a range of HR responsibilities and requires confidentiality, collaboration, professional communication, attention to detail, excellent customer service for all employees, and navigation of applicable timelines and compliance requirements.

JOB RESPONSBILITIES :

• Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide insurance carriers with accurate eligibility information.
• Review insurance carrier invoices to ensure accuracy; provide necessary reports for allocation / billing charges.
• Process benefits-related to on-boarding and off-boarding employees, including COBRA.
• Respond to benefits inquiries from employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries and assist with updating benefits as needed.
• Effectively interpret FMLA and ADA implications and administer leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork.
• Assist with the annual open enrollment process.
• Process weekly time entries, attendance tracking and related reports, including PTO and leave hours.
• Assist with ACA reporting and distribution of other required notices.
• Distribute all benefits communications and materials to enhance understanding of Pureflow's employee benefits.
• Coordinate strategic wellness initiatives to boost employee engagement and optimize benefits.
• Respond to HSA and 401(k) inquiries from employees relating to enrollments, contributions, and plan features.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to benefits administration.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• 5 years of experience in HR preferred; PHR / SPHR or SHRM-SCP / SHRM-CP certification a plus
• Values collaboration and thrives in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptionally detail-oriented and organized
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

PERKS :

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account (with company contributions), and more
• $1 for $1 401K match, up to 4% of annual salary
• 9 Company-paid holidays
• Generous paid time off that increases with tenure
• Education assistance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Ongoing training and development
8 days ago