Job Summary The benefits specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of Ancora benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 403(b) plan.Key Responsibilities Ensures the accuracy of benefits enrollments in the HRIS system. Assists employees with new hire orientation, benefit enrollment and changes. Performs quality checks of benefits-related data. Coordinates with Payroll Administrator on PTO payouts and benefit deductions. Responds to benefits inquiries/tickets on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries. Responds to 403(b) inquiries/tickets relating to enrollments and contribution amounts. Assists with various file uploads for 403(b) and HSA contributions. Ensures HSA enrollment is completed and accounts set up by employees to ensure contribution deposits. Assists with the open enrollment process. Reviews benefit related documentation and assists with employee communications. Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges. Maintain employee files pertaining to benefits. Experience Required Associate’s degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 4 years’ experience in employee benefits administration

Working knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Exceptional attention to detail and customer service.

Highest levels of integrity and professionalism, with the ability and willingness to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.

Proficient with Google Suites, and some Microsoft Office (Excel).

Preferred Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field of study.

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification credential.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Work Environment Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Note This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or requirements associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.