Benefits Administrator

Delta Dental of Minnesota•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$66,000 - $82,500

About The Position

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for administering and maintaining company benefit and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k) plan, workers' compensation, and wellness. This position informs and guides team members on benefit matters regarding eligibility, coverage, and provisions; compiles and maintains benefit records and documentation, and is responsible for compliance activities. This position will be with Stratacor, an affiliate of Delta Dental of Minnesota. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment authorization at this time.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of benefits administration processes
Effectively interprets state and federal regulations such as Affordable Care Act (ACA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other leave law implications as they relate to benefits, leaves of absences, and disabilities
Knowledge of Workers' Compensation record keeping and reporting requirements
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Experience using Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel
Ability to maintain a high-level of confidentiality
Ability to work independently
Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and/or equivalent work experience
Two (2) years of work experience administering company benefits programs in a Human Resources department
Experience working with Ultimate Software (UKG Pro) or similar Human Resources Information System (HRIS) software

Nice To Haves

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification credential
CEBS designation
Experience with ACA reporting
Business intelligence report writing
UKG Pro experience

Responsibilities

Conducts new-hire benefit orientation
Respond to benefits inquiries from managers and team members on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes, and other general inquiries
Enroll team members with benefit carriers as necessary and process life status changes
Enters changes and benefits enrollments in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information
Respond to 401(k) inquiries from managers and team members relating to enrollment, plan changes, and contribution amounts
Facilitates all benefit-related information and communication for team members, retirees, and COBRA for terminated team members
Perform quality checks on benefits-related data and configuration set-ups, and complete necessary audits to ensure accuracy between systems
Determines benefit eligibility and distributes all benefits enrollment materials to team members
Perform system configuration in the HRIS for benefit rules, life events, open enrollment, etc.
Administers open enrollment process
Acts as a liaison with insurance brokers and HRIS representatives on a wide-variety of matters
Serves as a back-up to HR Generalist(s) with processing and administering leave-of-absence requests as needed
Responsible for benefit invoicing/billing and provides necessary reports for allocation
Responsible for regulatory reporting activities and requirements; such as notices, Affordable Care Act (ACA), creditable coverage, audits, etc.
Responsible for recording and providing follow-up on Worker's Compensation; and applicable regulatory obligations (i.e. OSHA 300A)
Reviews and authorizes all bi-weekly benefit changes for accuracy
Promotes a healthy lifestyle to team members through communications, wellness program initiatives, and educational events for team members (e.g., flu shot clinic, 401(k), employee assistance program)
Other duties as assigned