Benefits Consultant

Role Overview

• Manages all company-wide health and welfare benefit plans, programs, and systems including 401(k) and Section 125 plans
• Develops and/or participates in benefit surveys
• Administers and communicates the company’s benefits program plan options, features and enrollment requirements; assists employees with benefit claim administration inquiries
• Ensures company compliance with federal and state laws governing benefits practices
• Leads in the development, design, implementation and communication of all employee benefit programs, including annual benefits renewal processes with broker and open enrollment program for employees
• Responsible for research and competitive benchmarking of Rewards/Benefits trends to provide recommendations on strategy and Program changes, to support and drive attraction and retention of talent
• Introduces efficient and effective ways to address benefit questions and concerns; expands Employee Education opportunities to improve utilization and understanding of Tandem’s various benefit programs, perks and offerings
• Ensures all benefit plan documents, summary plan descriptions, information brochures, and related are accurate, current and communicated on time for all benefits programs
• Oversight of plan audits, statutory filings, and discrimination testing with Plan Administrator
• Ensures timely completion and submission of required reports, such as annual Form 5500
• Provides benefit plan direction including liaison to the brokers/vendors, legislative, and regulatory compliance including billing and plan audits
• Administers employee health and welfare plans including enrollments, changes, and terminations
• Revises processes for existing benefits enrollment and status changes for continuous improvement
• Updates and maintains employee files regarding benefits in compliance with HIPAA regulations; assists Payroll with benefit contributions in company payroll system
• Oversees COBRA and Flex Plan programs and processes via third party administrator
• Manages leave programs including CFRA/FMLA/STD/LTD in accordance with State and Federal laws
• Plans and conducts wellness/education activities and events
• Serves as HR representative on Safety Committee
• Partners with Environmental Health & Safety team in the oversight of the workers compensation program
• Oversees the unemployment and disability programs
• Participates in new employee onboarding program with benefits enrollment information and off boarding activities regarding separations and end of coverage/COBRA information
• Responsible for updating Employee Handbook policies relating to benefits, leaves of absence and other legislated time off authorizations
• Ensures work is performed in compliance with company policies including Privacy/HIPAA and other regulatory, legal, and safety requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience
• Strong knowledge of COBRA, ERISA, FMLA and related state and federal regulations; experience working with California benefit plans preferred
• 8 years of relevant HR benefits experience
• 1-2 years of experience leading/supervising staff
• Strong computer skills with emphasis on reporting, experience with MS Office and Internet, with a high proficiency in Excel
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to effectively communicate with all levels of employees
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail as well as critical thinking skills
• Skilled at promoting team cooperation and a commitment to team success.
• Adept at seeing change as an opportunity to improve business performance and campaigning for it when necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including bonus
• Robust benefits package
• Equipment for the role provided
• Virtual training