Role OverviewThe Benefits Specialist works collaboratively with the Association's current Benefits Specialists, Benefits Attorneys, and other members of the Retirement & Insurance (R&I) team in providing assistance to pilot governing bodies on all subjects that affect their employee benefits program(s).
What You Will Do
Provides technical support on benefit issues to the R&I staff and pilot representatives; drafts and reviews benefit-related communications; prepares quarterly R&I newsletters; assists in the preparation of retirement, insurance, and welfare benefit proposals; and, participates in the training of R&I pilot committee members.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of employee benefits, current trends and legislation, and will be expected to remain current in these areas.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant area, e.g., Business, Human Resources, Pre-Law, or related field, from an accredited college or university
- Five (5) years of experience working in employee benefits
- Working knowledge of the design and operation of retirement and welfare benefits
- Working knowledge of legal requirements applicable to retirement and welfare benefits (e.g., ERISA, ACA, FMLA, HIPAA, and Internal Revenue Code)
- Ability to interpret benefit laws, policies, and processes
- Certification as an Employee Benefits Paralegal or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) preferred but not required
- PHR and/or SPHR SHRM certifications a plus
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook required
Benefits
- 401k Plan with Non-Elective Employer Contribution of 12% plus 2% contribution into a Market-Based Cash Balance Plan (MBCBP)
- Generous health care benefits on day one
- 15 days paid vacation and 13 holidays per year plus 2 volunteer days per year
- Generous sick and bereavement leave
- Competitive parental leave
- Company-paid coverage for long term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts
- Retiree health plan and a retiree health account (retiree HRA)
- Education Assistance Program that reimburses 100% of eligible expenses
- Optional benefits include a legal plan, supplemental life insurance, college 529 plan, pet insurance, long term care insurance, and qualified transportation fringe benefits
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