Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist Overview Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose.
While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve.
We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions! Job Description Allied Universal® is hiring a Benefits Specialist.
The Benefits Specialist provides support for Health & Welfare benefit programs including vendor management, project management, communications and providing day-to-day support.
The Benefits Specialist will handle vendor management in order to provide high-quality, effective, and compliant benefit programs, administration, and service for all participants.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide customer service phone support to internal employees regarding health and welfare benefits plans and the enrollment process Assist with benefits administration of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and flexible spending plans and COBRA) on a regular basis Perform daily benefits processing, including qualifying life event changes, beneficiary updates, dependent verification updates, benefit deductions adjustments, disability, accident and death claims, National Support Orders, and Employee and Wage verifications Monitor and respond to incoming emails from the Employee Benefits email inbox Research employee inquiries as needed Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations Ensure timeliness and accuracy of work Assist with special projects assigned by management team QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent (e.
g.
, GED) Minimum of one (1) year of benefits administrative experience in a fast-paced environment Working knowledge of pertinent federal and state regulations affecting employee benefits programs a plus, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, and DOL requirements Basic knowledge of commonly used human resources concepts, labor laws, and practices Excellent demonstrated ability to maintain sensitive information in a strictly confidential manner, exhibiting a high degree of ethics, professionalism, and service orientation in all activities and all interactions with internal and external individuals Must be a proactive problem solver and team player with an above-average attention to detail and accuracy; must exhibit a high degree of flexibility and initiative with the ability to effectively operate with limited supervision Demonstrated ability to take initiative; successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines Must be proficient and fully functional in all Microsoft Office applications and able to effectively utilize all available office management technology Professional, articulate, and able to use good independent judgment and discretion; must have proven ability to maintain correspondence, discussions, and materials in strictest confidence Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required; ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization, including with clients, while functioning as a team player PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: College degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field of study BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance Enrollment in our company's 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.
08 hours biweekly.
Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.
Pay $21.
00/hr to $24.
00/hr, depending on experience Closing Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law.
For more information: www.
aus.
com If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department.
To find an office near you, please visit: www.
aus.
com/offices.
Requisition ID 2023-1134567