What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Specialist position at Aston Carter?
Looking for an experienced Benefits Specialist to join an amazing non-profit!
The position is located in Washington DC and will require 3 days a week onsite (your choice of days). If you are interested, please email your resume to lmazza@astoncarter.com
Description:
The Benefits Specialist will oversee and perform organizations payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed accurately and on time, and in compliance with government regulations. This position will also be responsible for coordination and administration of compensation and benefits programs.
Responsibilities:
- Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
- Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
- Researches and compares incentive compensation plans offered by demographically comparable organizations assesses competitors plans and makes recommendations for enhancements or improvements required to keep the organizations plans competitive and effective.
- Maintains knowledge of economic conditions, labor market, and other factors related to ensuring the organization provides competitive and reasonable benefits and compensation scales and structures.
- Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
- Administers employee insurance programs including life, disability, and health insurance plans as well as employee savings plans that may include the company’s 403(b) plan, personal savings plans, and deferred compensation programs.
- Advises and informs employees of changes and developments related to benefits including eligibility, coverage, and provisions.
- Facilitates accurate and timely delivery of employer contributions and employee payroll deductions to carriers, plan administrators, or other appropriate service providers.
- Completes records, reporting, and other documentation required by federal, state, and provider rules, regulations, and policies.
- Conducts employee surveys, census, and other research and demographic efforts required to collect accurate quotes from benefit providers.
- Identifies and selects carriers and plans based on quotes, available benefits, and prior experience in conjunction with third party vendors while ensuring compliance with plan requirements (COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA).
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of experience administering compensation and/or payroll, and benefits programs required.
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required
- Certification through HRCI or SHRM
- Experience with a non profit or related organization
About Aston Carter:
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At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.
Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.
