Senior Human Resources Specialist - Benefits

Mobile Communications America is seeking an experienced benefits specialist to join our high-performing, service-focused, and fun HR team.  In this role, you will serve as the main point of contact for employee health and welfare benefits for the company.   The position is based out of our corporate office in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina.   There is no better time to jump into a fast-growing environment where the HR team is a critical part of the company and talent growth.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group medical, health spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness benefits.
• Conduct benefits orientations and ensure employees understand the available benefits offerings and enrollment process.
• Assist employees with health, dental, life, and other related benefit claims. 
• Maintain the employee benefits administration system and work with the payroll team to ensure benefits changes are transmitted and updated appropriately in ADP Workforce Now. 
• Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims, and costs. Resolve administrative problems with the broker/carrier representatives.
• Assist in the design, communication and management of the annual open enrollment process. 
• Coordinate workers' compensation claims with third-party administrators. Follow up on claims.
• Process and administer all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability, and FMLA.   
• Prepare and maintain biweekly employee reports, and new-hire and absentee reports. 
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations and benefit compliance requirements such as ACA reporting, 1095 distribution, 5500 filings, audits, and non-discrimination testing. 
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
• Support merger and acquisition due diligence and integration from the employee benefits and human resources perspective. 
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• 3 experience administering group health and welfare benefit programs.
• Experience managing a self-funded medical benefits plan. 
• Previous experience with ADP Workforce Now and/or Alight benefit management system a plus. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a service-first mentality. 
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a team player.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.

DIRECT REPORTS: 

No Direct Reports 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the ability to travel as needed, up to 20%. Some overnight travel may be expected. 

WHO WE ARE

Mobile Communications America, Inc. (MCA) provides wireless communication, data and security solutions that enhance the safety, security, and efficiency of workplaces across the nation.  Customers trust us to provide a portfolio of turn-key systems, products, and services — including two-way radio communications, vehicle uplift, security video and access control systems, BDA/DAS, remote monitoring, GPS tracking, SCADA, dispatch, mass notification, and point-to-point wireless networks. Our more than 65,000 customers span industries such as public safety, commercial, manufacturing, education, healthcare, utilities, and government.   In addition to being the largest Motorola partner in the U.S., MCA has strategic partnerships with over 1,000 major manufacturers to offer an extensive portfolio of products and technologies.   

Since 2013, MCA acquired forty-one companies for both geographic density and technology portfolio diversity. These companies bring a combined industry experience of more than 75 years to build out a central corporate team and three operating divisions – Motorola (MSS), Data and Security. With more than 1350 employees and more than 80 locations throughout 13 states, we are there when our customers need us most. Our geographic footprint includes service centers across Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia with the capability to service national customers across the United States.  Our solution diversity and geographic footprint provide opportunities for employee growth and career development.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

When you join our team, you join the MCA family!  We are better together through the MCA Way: living our core values of Service First, Growth, Teamwork, and Safety.  We take our work and our customers seriously and believe that our best work can also be fun. A component of our business that embodies the MCA advantage is our “Service First DNA” culture. Service isn’t just a motto for MCA, it’s an integral part of who we are and goes beyond our customers to our employees, partners, shareholders, and communities.  

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified.

Mobile Communications America, Inc. offers competitive compensation as well as comprehensive benefits to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay and much more. 

Mobile Communications America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.