Benefits Specialist (On Premise)

Jones Petroleum is interviewing candidates for a position in our growing Human Resources Department, located in our Jackson, Georgia office. This is a full-time position with full company benefits.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of health, dental,vision, life insurance, and retirement plans (e.g., 401(k)), including new      hire enrollment, qualifying life events, EDI file feeds and terminations.
•  Audit and reconcile vendor invoices against internal payroll deductions to ensure accurate payments and support claims review.
• Conduct benefits orientations, prepare educational materials, and guide staff through the annual Open Enrollment period.
• Maintain auditable records and ensure adherence to legal requirements, such as ACA (Affordable Care Act) reporting.
• Analyze industry trends and survey data to help leadership design competitive, cost-efficient benefits packages. 

Personal qualifications and attributes necessary for successful performance in this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in benefits administration, HR, or a related financial discipline, working with 200+ employees.
• Ability to work on premises in Jackson, GA
• Must have strong, in-depth knowledge of payroll technology, payroll processing, tax principles, and FLSA/wage and hour laws.
• Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision and manage and prioritize tasks and deadlines; demonstrate team leadership skills; be a team player; pay close attention to detail; maintain a customer service focus (internal and external); solve problems; and analyze information from various sources.
• The preferred candidate will have experience with Paylocity payroll systems.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. 
• Extensive knowledge of HIPAA/PPI.
• Must be willing to work extended hours during payroll processing days.
• The preferred candidate will have experience in customer service, payroll, human resources, benefits administration, or relevant work experience.
• High attention to detail for processing complex data,payroll deductions, and invoice reconciliations.
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills for simplifying complex benefit details and assisting employees.

Additional Information: 

Note: This company participates in the E-Verify program. This position is subject to a 90-day introductory period. This introductory period is designed, primarily, to give both the Company and the employee an opportunity to determine whether the employee will be able to adequately perform in the assigned job position. At the end of the introductory period, your performance will be reviewed and a decision made regarding your continued employment or any extended introductory period. All employees are hired as temporary employees until their introductory period has elapsed. Temporary employees are not eligible for any benefits during the introductory period.