Benefits Administrator

Our client in the Linthicum, MD is currently looking for a Benefits Administrator to work in a temp to permanent or possible direct hire capacity.

Job Duties to include:

·     Administers employee benefits programs such as medical, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, retirement, life insurance, workers compensation, COBRA, HIPAA and disability programs and plans.

·     Evaluates and compares existing company benefits with those of other employers by analyzing other plans, surveys, and other sources of information. Plans, develops, and/or participates in area and industry surveys. Analyzes results of surveys and develops specific recommendations for review by management.

·     Develops specifications for new plans or modifies existing plans to maintain company's competitive position in labor market, and obtain uniform benefit package for all company locations, where possible.

·     Develops census data, evaluates quotations and makes recommendations to management and develops company cost information for new plans and makes recommendations to management concerning sharing of cost between employer and employee.

·     Implements approved plans and changes by preparing announcement material, booklets, and other media for communicating plans to employees. Conducts employee meetings and arranges for enrollment of employees in optional plans.

·     Assures company compliance with provisions of Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Supervises preparation of reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies, such as Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, insurance commissioners, and other regulatory agencies. Reviews and analyzes changes to state and federal laws pertaining to benefits, and reports necessary or suggested changes to management.

·     Handles benefit inquiries and complaints to ensure quick, equitable, courteous resolution. Maintains contact in person, and by phone or mail, with insurance companies/brokers, administrators, employees, and beneficiaries to facilitate proper and complete utilization of benefits for all employees.

·     Maintenance of human resources records, enrollment, application, and claims records for all benefit plans.

·     Create and distribute periodic Employee Benefit Statements as directed.

·     Serve as back-up for payroll.

·     Maintain and compile employee information to complete annual EEO-1 and OSHA reports. 

·     Enter, update and maintain employee benefits in HRIS, create and generate monthly reports and conduct periodic audits to ensure the integrity of the information.

·     Assist and/or lead special projects and initiatives as assigned.

3-7 years of benefits experience in a small to mid-size company (100-350 employees)

Consumer goods industry experience preferred