Senior Benefit Specialist
- Santa Ana, CA
- $65,000-85,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Day to day contact for all benefits questions, including 401(k). First point of contact for HR team related to Benefits. Researches, interprets, responds to and resolves inquiries from employees with Benefits questions and issues regarding benefits policies and procedures.
- Perform duties related to the Leave of Absence (LOA) process and administration. Provides employees with all necessary LOA paperwork, submits claims for Employer portion of State Disability, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability, and ensures the HRIS & leave management systems are maintained for accurate reporting of leave start/end dates. Serves as liaison with HR, Payroll, employee’s Manager/Supervisor, and employee to assist in the return to work process.
- Responds to internal company and team member requests for information or status regarding benefits, Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability benefits.
- Processes benefit payments in regards to LOAs. Responds to inquiries from insurance carriers and other benefit partners.
- Works with Benefits Team on various wellness program projects, including coordinating communications campaigns, employee mailings and working with outside vendors as appropriate.
- Processes verification of benefits requests (i.e. court orders, employee requests, medical support orders, subpoenas, etc.).
- Processes invoices from benefits carriers and sends to the VP, Benefits Manager for approval.
- Assist with any annual audits, filings, or testing of the benefits programs.
- Manages benefits page on company portal as directed by VP, Benefits Manager.
- Provides new hires with benefits information and follow up to ensure timely enrollment.
- Provide benefit termination information to separated leave of absence employees.
- Maintains employee files. Assists with gathering data as required for audits, federal and state filing, etc.
- Complete all filings for CMS and DOL including providing company employment census data.
- Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work ethically and with integrity; uphold organizational values; accept responsibility for own actions.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type; builds a diverse workforce and supports affirmative action.
- Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports the company’s goals and values.
- Performs the position safely, without endangering the health or safety to themselves or others and will be expected to report potentially unsafe conditions. The employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970, which are applicable to one’s own actions and conduct.
- Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
- Demonstrates knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, COBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements.
- Effective communication skills, oral & written; strong organization skills. Works well under tight deadlines.
- Working knowledge of HRIS systems.
- Experience in Word, Excel.
- Ability to multi-task with strong prioritization skills.
- Required:
- Minimum of 5 years of benefits and leave of absence experience
- Preferred:
- Experience with UKG and Benefits Administration
- Experience with AbsenceSoft
- Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Human Resources or related field
- Preferred:
- CBP or CEBS certification
- Financial Security: You will be eligible to participate in the company’s 401k plan which includes a company match and immediate vesting.
- Health & Well-Being: We offer comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Building & Supporting Your Family: Banc of California partners with providers that offer adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance as well as paid parental leave and family support solutions including care options for your family.
- Paid Time Away: Eligible team members receive paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off.
- Career Growth Opportunities: To support career growth of our team members, we offer tuition reimbursement, an annual mentorship program, leadership development resources, access to LinkedIn Learning, and more.