Human Resources Manager - Benefits Specialist

Company: Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Location: Durham
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:We are currently seeking a HR Manager/Benefits Specialist to join our team. Responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) plans. Other HR Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to employee relations, recruiting, onboarding and annual reporting.Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information and provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges.
• Assists with NEWS (New Employees Welcome Seminar/Orientation).
• Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.
• Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.
• Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility and assists with the open enrollment process.
• Enrolls employees with carriers and process life status changes.
• Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
• Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA.
• Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.
• Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts. Manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment.
• Hosts monthly benefits and 401k meetings to eligible staff.Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) beneficial but not requiredEducation and Experience:Required:
    • Related degree and 1 year of experience in HR and/or benefits administration
    • Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, but experience and/or other training/certification may be substituted for the education.

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