Benefits Specialist (fully remote) - Urgent Position

Hello,

My name is Alex and I represent The Fountain Group. We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Benefits Specialist position for a prominent client of ours. This role is 100% remote

Position Type: 6-9+ month assignment to start (potential to extend)

Pay: $28.00-30.00 per hour W2

M-F; 40 hours per week

o   Administer key processes including benefits enrollment, status changes and all other daily transactions for the Company’s benefits programs - including health, voluntary and ancillary offerings

o   Support the cost allocation process – process vendor detailed invoice reports and align with internal allocation mapping to US businesses

o   Support the U.S. annual open enrollment process by working with the benefits team and vendors to support coordination of open enrollment, developing communications, ensuring that benefits changes are reflected in open enrollment system and communication materials

o   Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to employee benefits.

o   Support state and local leave program administration, working with benefits team and liaising with benefits consultant and HR service delivery as needed

o   Collaborate with HR Service Delivery and external vendors to support service delivery model for benefits inquiries, assist in resolving escalated trouble tickets

o   Coordinate with 20+ benefits vendors to ensure smooth operation of benefits programs and resolve any discrepancies. Assist with weekly and monthly invoice payment process

o   Contribute to benefits communications to ensure employee understanding and appreciation of benefit programs

Qualifications/preferred skills:

o   4 years of benefits related experience

o   Bachelor’s degree required

o   Proficient with MS Office

o   Nice to have: Experience administering benefit plans in Canada is a plus