Sr. Benefits Specialist (USI8) (2047)

SUMMARY: Under general supervision implements and delivers global benefits to employees of VSE Aviation and its subsidiaries. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Ensures compliance with 401(k) and H&W benefits administration, Affordable Care Act (ACA), and Service Contract Act (SCA) including 5500 annual reporting and audits. Administers and maintains company benefit programs, billing submissions, and invoice management. Oversee day-to-day benefits related issues.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Creates, maintains, and manages benefits operating procedures. Leads overall implementation activities for Annual Enrollment, new benefit coverage, new carriers, etc.

• Recommends and implements steps/processes, including IT improvements, to make the administration of benefits timely and automatic.

• Serve as escalation point for complex benefits inquiries requiring senior level support or intervention.

• Maintains files in accordance with Federal and State laws to ensure compliance.

• Partners with departments including HRIS, HR, Payroll, and IT for data audits and system enhancements develop new policies and programs in support of corporate strategy.

• Completion of required regulatory filings and other compliance activities.

• Prepare benefit statistical information and census data for actuaries, insurance carriers, and management.

• Vendor management: Communications, data management & issue resolution, outstanding payment resolution.

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in business, benefits, human resources, or related field.

• OR an additional 3-year specific work experience in lieu of degree.

• 6 years of relevant/technical work experience.

• Extensive exposure to benefits design, compliance, administration, and/or communications.

• Demonstrate strong initiative and emerging leadership qualities with minimal supervision.

• High level proficiency with Excel (e.g., v-lookups, pivot tables, if/then formulas).

• Highly organized, demonstrate strong attention to detail, be able to prioritize, and apply a sense of urgency to tasks.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical skills.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• CEBS, CBP and/or SPHR certification.

OTHER:

• Occasional travel to locations may be required. Estimated travel 10% up to 25%.
• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.