Job description

6 to 9 month temp assignment

BENEFITS SPECIALIST

HYBRID with 2 days a week in office located in Garden City, NY

• Administers and maintains company benefit programs. o Conducts new hire benefit orientation

o Responsible for all benefit enrollments/changes for all employees

o Responsible for research and renewal of all benefit plans in coordination with benefits Broker

o Responsible for open enrollment for all benefits provided including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401k and voluntary benefits.

• Informs and guides employees on benefits matters regarding eligibility, coverage and provisions. o Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on benefit enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.

• Compiles and maintains benefits records in HRIS and documentation in the employee file. o Process invoices for all benefit carriers

o Updates payroll memo and processes routine changes to employee records

o Perform basic reconciliation and auditing processes during each bi-weekly pay cycle

o Reconcile payroll deductions for voluntary benefits

o Researches and resolves errors or omissions as it relates to benefits

• Administers and maintains 401k Plan o Responds to 401k inquiries from employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts.

o Reconciles Vanguard 401k contributions to payroll report

o Reviews and approves 401k loans

o Uploads monthly Vanguard hours

o Coordinates quarterly 401k employee education as well as on-site 401k education;

• Administers COBRA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.63 - $50.67 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Garden City, NY 11599 (Required)

Work Location: In person