Benefits Specialist

Job Summary:

We are a fast-growing federal government contractor seeking a highly skilled Benefits Specialist. This role is crucial in managing benefits administration, and supporting onboarding activities. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of HR experience. Success in this role requires strong critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.

Position Responsibilities:

• Benefits Administration: Manage and administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), FMLA, disability, and open enrollment. Reconcile benefits statements and ensure accurate deductions are reflected in payroll.
• HR Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including ACA, OFCCP, Workers' Compensation, and EEO reporting.
• Onboarding: Facilitate employee onboarding, ensuring all necessary documentation (I-9, background checks, etc.) is completed accurately and on time.
• HRIS Management: Oversee the administration of the HRIS, ensuring seamless integration with payroll and benefits systems and maintaining data accuracy.
• Employee Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding payroll, benefits, and tax inquiries, offering guidance and support.
• Policy Management: Assist in developing and updating HR policies and the Employee Handbook, ensuring acknowledgment and understanding by employees.
• Reporting & Reconciliation: Reconcile benefits, and tax-related transactions, and prepare necessary reports for audits, tax filings, and other compliance needs.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate benefits processes, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 2 years of human resources experience, including benefits administration.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of compliance regulations (ACA, FMLA, OFCCP, etc.).
• Critical thinking: Ability to analyze benefits issues, troubleshoot problems, and develop innovative solutions.
• Problem-solving: Resolve employee issues related to benefits with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring the highest level of accuracy in all benefits transactions.
• Proficiency in HRIS (experience UKG).
• Time management: Ability to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and manage high volumes of work efficiently.

Skills & Key Attributes

• Critical Thinking: The ability to assess complex benefits issues, weigh options, and make sound decisions that benefit both the company and its employees.
• Problem-Solving Skills: An analytical mindset with a focus on identifying root causes of issues and implementing solutions that ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy is essential in benefits processing to ensure legal compliance and employee satisfaction.
• Communication: Clear, professional communication skills are crucial for addressing employee inquiries and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ethics & Confidentiality: Maintaining the highest standards of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive employee data.
• Process-Oriented: A proactive approach to improving and streamlining HR processes, ensuring they align with business objectives.

Hive Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex (including gender and transgender status), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender identity, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Hive Group hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.