Job Description

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, leave of absence programs, and other employee benefit offerings. This role serves as the primary point of contact for employees and vendors regarding benefit-related matters and ensures compliance with all applicable regulations and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer employee benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), and wellness.
• Serve as the liaison between employees, multiple facilities and Corporate Group Benefit Specialist
• Provide guidance to employees and HR representatives at local facilities on eligibility and enrollment.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment processes, including communication, education, and system updates.
• Manage benefits onboarding and offboarding for new hires, life events, and terminations.
• Maintain and audit benefit records in HRIS and vendor systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Resolve complex benefit issues, including claim escalations, billing discrepancies, and COBRA inquiries.
• Assist in developing and distributing benefit communications and resources.
• Stay current on benefit trends, legislative changes (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA), and compliance requirements.
• Support benefits reporting, audits, and data analysis as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned, which may include, but are not limited to, payroll backup, recruiting, event management, supply ordering

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits, insurance practices, and relevant labor laws.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits platforms (e.g., UKG, PlanSource or similar systems).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Familiar with working in a matrixed environment.
• Experience in a multi-state environment.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and leave administration best practices.

Additional Information

Manchester Tank is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. Manchester Tank will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.