HR Benefits Specialist

What You'll Be Doing

Job Summary: Generally responsible for performing Human Resources related duties at the professional level including administering and reconciling benefits and managing leaves of absence. Work will be performed independently with minimal supervision.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

- Maintaining employee benefits compliance with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.
- Managing, administering, and providing education of the Teammate Stock Ownership Plan (TSOP).
- Assisting in the development and implementation of employee benefits programs, plans, and associated procedures.
- Administering assigned employee benefits programs, plans, and associated procedures.
- Preparing and maintaining employee benefits-related marketing materials, including annual Benefits Summary.
- Participating in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
- Performing benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, reconciling invoices for payment, and communicating benefit information to Teammates.
- Assisting in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals.
- Recommending new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
- Maintaining employee benefits-related records and database; create and compile reports as needed.
- Processing Teammate benefits elections and other related changes.
- At least annually, researching employee benefits options and best practices; propose revisions as appropriate.
- Performing monthly benefit billing reconciliations for employee benefits premiums and other related vendor invoices.
- Developing, implementing, and hosting health awareness programs, including marketing materials.
- Hosting Teammate benefit meetings for the dissemination of new plan information or changes.
- Overseeing the input of weekly 401(k) contributions and coordinating with vendor to resolve related issues.

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Ideal Background

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Human Resources or related field from an accredited university is preferred.

Certification: Professional certification is highly preferred.

Experience: This position requires 5 or more years of relevant human resources experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

- Knowledge of office administration procedures
- Strong working knowledge of laws and regulations related to employee benefits
- Strong working knowledge of insurance policy terms, including eligibility requirements and administration procedures
- Strong working knowledge of self-funded benefit plan administration practices and procedures
- Extreme attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, re-prioritizing as necessary to meet multiple commitments
- Ability to develop reports, analyze data, and make informed judgments
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with Teammates and vendors
- Ability to be discreet in dealing with sensitive situations; maintaining confidentiality in all areas
- Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is in consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation, or government law
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to manage frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to listen and ascertain the needs of Teammates
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and other software as needed

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.