Job Description

The Opportunity

As a Benefits Specialist you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for administering various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness benefits.
• Maintain employee benefit files in the HRIS and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately for payroll deduction.
• Partnering with insurance brokers and plan carriers when needed.
• Serves as the primary contact for benefit related questions and tasks.
• Participate in new hire orientations by informing employees about benefit programs.
• Participates in the research and evaluation of benefit programs to determine the best benefit packages for the workforce.
• Mediates between benefit providers and employees by assisting with employee’s benefit related questions.
• Helps manage the open enrollment process by assisting with the configuration of the HRIS, conducting informational webinars, and reviewing new enrollment materials.
• Reconciles all benefit invoices to ensure accuracy of charges and fees.
• Facilities 401(k) annual audit and provides necessary documents to auditors.
• Review the benefits compliance calendar to ensure adherence with regulatory requirements, including governmental reporting deadlines and required notices.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations such as ACA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, etc.
• Perform ad-hoc work/special projects as necessary to support ACA on various client and internal initiatives.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree required – major or concentration in human resources preferred.
• Five years of related benefits experience

Skills and attributes for success:

• Demonstrated professional integrity
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing client needs
• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments on matters of significance
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, small-team environment
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients
• Highly motivated and goal oriented; proactive in one’s own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks
• Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high-quality standards and customer service focus
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat

What working at ACA offers:

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment. You’ll also be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We also offer unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance.

About ACA:

ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.

What we commit to:

ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.