HRO Specialist Lockton, Inc. 132 reviews - Phoenix, AZ Lockton Dunning
Benefits is currently seeking a Benefits Specialist, to partner with the
HR Outsourcing team in managing and servicing client accounts. The ideal
candidate will demonstrate a high level of professionalism; possess the
ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and the flexibility to
easily adapt to changing priorities. Description: * Act as a liaison
between clients and broker/benefit vendors * Manage data flow to all
vendors as it relates to administration * Reconcile monthly group
billing statements for all vendors * Process QMCSOs and coordinate
required coverage with third party benefit administrator * Serve as
escalation point on benefit issues and assist employees with resolution
of benefit-related issues * Assist employees through the benefit
election process, both as new hires and through Open Enrollment, as well
as through the termination and COBRA processes * Provide technical
research, answer employee questions regarding interpretation of benefit
policies, review disputes and appeals, and complete third-party requests
- Assist with due diligence and facilitate on-boarding process for
mergers and acquisitions * Perform all administrative procedures,
recordkeeping and employee communications for applicable benefit
programs * As the Benefits SME, advise all levels of management and
human resources on specific Benefits matters and solutions * Provide
monthly benefit accruals, stop loss claim notifications and other
financial reports to Finance, as applicable * Manage the maintenance and
storage of employee benefit records, accurate employee data entry in
HRIS/BenAdmin system and appropriate administration of benefits
enrollment, retirement and other transactions * Assist with development
of communications on new plans and policies and communicate new plans,
policies, as required to employees and HR * Supporting the development
of policies related to health and welfare benefits * Coordinates annual
open enrollment activities; schedules and conducts open enrollment and
change meetings; oversees preparation and assembly of all materials;
supervises the input, audit, company notification, and employee
confirmation of changes * Answers questions and provides information and
general assistance regarding benefits and related human resources
programs, plans, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations * Provides
staff assistance to the Benefits Manager; completes and prepares various
reports, surveys, and tables; prepares, maintains, and disseminates
information and documents as appropriate and necessary * Attends and
participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends
and innovations in the field of benefit administration * Self-directed,
works with minimal supervision Qualifications: * Strong knowledge of
HRIS systems Workday strongly preferred * Good understanding of
Healthcare Reform * Experience in completing root cause analysis of
system errors, ability to understand the way data flows, organizational
structure in systems * Familiarity with carrier administration systems
(i.e. BCBS, UHC, CIGNA, Aetna) and ability to trace a disconnect between
the BenAdmin system and the carrier * Knowledge of benefit specific
guidelines of DOL, IRS, ERISA, HIPAA and ACA * Ability to coordinate the
day-to-day operations of employee benefit plans and programs including
flexible benefits programs, group medical and life insurance plans, and
disability programs. * General knowledge of Time and Attendance systems,
Recruiting systems and General Ledger (GL) * Work under steady pressure
with frequent interruptions and a high degree of contact by phone or in
person * Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality in
maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports *
Work independently in the absence of supervision Education, Experience,
and Skills Required: * A Bachelors Degree is required * Three to five
years of professional experience in benefits administration * Legal
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