HR Benefits Assistant

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering exclusively with a top-notch company in Little Rock to help them find their next HR Benefits Assistant! This is a well-established organization that is going through rapid growth with an excellent leadership team. The organization is seeking an up-and-coming HR professional to support Human Resource operations that span across the United States.

Job Overview

The Human Resources Benefits Assistant reports to the Director of Payroll and Benefits and provides a variety of administrative and staff support services to the Human Resources department, specifically focused on administering programs and managing processes related to employee benefits. This full time in-office position is located at  Headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Some of your duties may include:

• Answering incoming benefits department calls and emails, providing a high level of customer service
• Assist employees with questions regarding insurance, 401(k), leave of absence
• Guiding new hires through benefit enrollment process
• Educating and assisting employees with benefit options during annual Open Enrollment period
• Assisting employees with claim issues, communicating with insurance providers as needed to provide resolution
• Guide employees through the Leave of Absence process, following all FMLA and LOA guidelines, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed
• Process employee qualifying life events timely and accurately
• Maintain accurate records in HRIS and Leave Management systems
• Coordinate employee rewards and gifting programs
• Assist with administration of workers compensation claims
• Maintain compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, such as FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and HIPAA
• Other duties and projects, as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's Degree (required), Emphasis in business, human resources, or closely related degree preferred
• Office experience, 0-2+ years required, HR/benefits experience preferred
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate in person, by phone, and by email
• Strong administrative skills
• Customer service
• Understanding of MS Office
• Detail oriented
• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise, research, and problem solve
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a close-knit office environment
• Bi-Lingual (English-Spanish) is a plus

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive salary - $22-25/hr
• Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependents
• Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation
• Paid Holidays AND PTO
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available

Our client requires this candidate to physically sit in Little Rock, AR. If interested in learning more about this opportunity, apply directly or reach out to Bailey Clark or Sam Swensen via LinkedIn or bailey.clark@arkansastalentgroup.com or sam.swensen@arkansastalentgroup.com. Arkansas candidates will take priority consideration.

Arkansas Talent Group is an executive permanent placement recruitment firm. All job submissions or inquiries will be held confidential