Benefits Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Administer and oversee employee benefits programs, encompassing medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and optional benefits.

• Act as the main point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, addressing issues related to eligibility, coverage, claims, and changes due to life events.

• Lead the open enrollment process, which includes developing communication strategies, conducting employee education, and updating HRIS.

• Maintain and audit benefits data within the HRIS to ensure accuracy, compliance, and a seamless experience for employees.

• Proactively track benefits utilization and trends, identifying cost drivers and opportunities for savings.

• Assess benefit plan performance and collaborate with carriers, third-party administrators, and ESL’s insurance broker to implement design improvements or cost-saving measures.

• Manage benefit transitions, such as changes in plan design or carrier shifts, including project planning, vendor coordination, data analysis, employee communication, and monitoring of utilization.

• Generate and analyze HRIS reports to assist with benefits planning, compliance, and leadership decision-making.

• Continuously evaluate and enhance benefits-related processes and workflows to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Work closely with Finance and HR to project benefit-related costs and suggest strategies that align with organizational objectives and financial stewardship.

• Assist with carrier invoice payment processing and regularly reconcile benefits costs against payroll deductions.

• Frequently reconcile payroll contributions to employee Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, and the Retirement Plan.

• Stay updated on pertinent legislation and regulations (ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA) and apply industry best practices.

• Support annual compliance activities, including retirement plan audits, annual filings, and notices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Demonstrated experience in benefits administration and HRIS management, preferably within healthcare or senior living sectors.

• Experience in supporting or leading significant benefit transitions is highly preferred.

• Comprehensive knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance standards.

• Proficiency in HRIS and benefits platforms (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, UKG).

• Strong analytical abilities and the capacity to utilize data to inform strategic decisions.

• Exceptional attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and project management expertise.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and employee-focused approach.

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

🏝️ Benefits

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life insurance, a 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, and up to 20 days of PTO during the first three years.