Benefits Specialist

Benefits Administrator

Location: Onsite in Livonia, MI

Pay Rate: $28/hour

Contract Type: Temporary, likely through end of the year, potentially into next year

ADP Benefits experience required

Kelly Services is excited to partner with a prestigious higher education institution to recruit a proactive, detail-driven Benefits Specialist for a temporary assignment. In this dynamic role, you’ll play a key part in supporting open enrollment and day-to-day benefits administration including managing employee benefits, assisting with year-end reporting, and keeping employee records accurate and compliant. Demonstrated expertise with UltiPro software and exceptional organizational abilities are a must. This is an opportunity to make a real impact within an inspiring academic environment. Apply now for immediate consideration!

Responsibilities:

• Handles routine and complex inquiries from employees and managers regarding various benefits needs and provides other human resources services as needed.
• Coordinates and handles processes for leaves of absence to include personal leave, military leave, and family medical leave, short term disability, long-term disability, worker’s compensation. If needed, represents University at hearings relating to leaves.
• Inputs and maintains data for employee records for benefit programs.
• Provides periodic updates on benefit programs and options to current and former employees, assists employees with inquiries and conducts ongoing research for issues related to benefits.
• Works closely with external health and welfare consultant and carrier representatives from all insurance providers to formulate health plan design and funding recommendations.
• Conducts new hire orientation on benefits and company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for annual open enrollment/benefits fair process.
• Completes and submits required OSHA and MI-OSHA reports and maintain records of benefit programs to assure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Assists employees in securing pre-retirement and post-retirement process to include providing information on financial planning and retiree benefits.
• Works closely with MICU/MEP 403b Plan vendors and representatives to monitor program, conduct testing, provide compliance reports and data.
• Partners with benefit carriers in transfer of data to external vendors and identify and resolve system feed issues to ensure stable interface. Also identifies any deduction adjustments and/or issues that will affect the payroll process.
• Handles processes for Affordable Care Act (ACA) to include tracking employee hours and completing and submitting Form 1095-C for annual submission under the act.
• Audits monthly billing reports from all insurance carriers for accuracy and payment process.
• Collects data and completes reports on Creditable Coverage Disclosure information to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
• Coordinates on-site meetings with carrier representatives as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in open enrollment, benefit administration, or a related area.
• Proficiency with UltiPro software is required.
• Experience with large employee groups and in environments subject to state/federal compliance (e.g., universities, public entities) is a plus.
• Previous experience with COBRA, FMLA, ADA, ACA, and retirement plans is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of employee benefit programs (health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plans).

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