Corporate Benefits Specialist

Are you a Corporate Benefits Specialist who is looking to join one of the top companies within the Business Process Outsourcing industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have Human Resources experience, specifically with experience in an HR Benefits Administrator capacity?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then today!

Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work onsite with our client in St Petersburg, FL. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• Under the general direction of the Manager, Benefits Administration & Operations, the Corporate Benefits Specialist will provide a broad range of Benefits/HR administrative support in the operation of the Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Well-being, COBRA/HIPAA, Financial & Retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits.
• In addition, they will be responsible for inheriting, from an operational perspective, new initiatives that align with our business objectives and strategic goals.
• Benefit Administration: Supports the administration of employee healthcare benefit programs under the direction of the Benefit Administration Manager, including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Section 125 plans, Qualified Life Events, and Financial & Retirement plans.
• Ensures accurate and compliant day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs while providing timely support and guidance to employees and managers.
• Benefit Operations: Ensure operational excellence.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of benefits operations by supporting workflow optimization, system updates, and the maintenance of plan documents.
• Keeps abreast of industry trends relating to areas of expertise and their potential impact on client plans, programs, policies, and procedures. Communicates and makes recommendations to management in order to improve our employees" experience.
• Annual Enrollment & Integration: Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of the annual benefits open enrollment process, including system readiness, communications, vendor collaboration, and issue resolution.
• Supports special benefits projects that enhance operational efficiency and employee experience.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with benefits providers, brokers, and consultants to support day-to-day administration of all benefits.
• Responds to employee inquiries and resolves issues by coordinating with internal departments (e.g. Payroll and Legal) and benefit vendors to provide excellent customer service and ensure that issues are resolved.
• Performs daily administration functions to support the administration of the benefits programs, including file feed transfers, statistical reporting, enrollment elections and changes for new hires and leave of absence employees, beneficiary changes, and Qualified Medical Support Orders (QMSO).
• Audits preparation and payment submissions of invoices to external vendors relating to areas of expertise to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Participates in status/planning meetings, implementation of enhancements, and problem resolutions to maintain relationships with vendors.

Here's what you'll get:

• Pay rate: $22.00 /Hour
• Hours: 40 hours/week
• Length: Temp (5 months)

Sound like a good fit?

TODAY

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions, and we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of needs in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to them, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of Human Resources experience, specifically with experience in an HR Benefits Administrator capacity
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Health & Welfare and Section 125 plans
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office, Oracle, bswift, and Ticketing Systems

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Familiar with benefits compliance and related regulations
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented with solid analytical and time management abilities
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
• Attention to Detail

Additional Information :

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.