HR Benefits Specialist

The benefits/human resources specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan. Research, analyze, and then recommend benefits plans, policies, and programs. Frequently monitors government regulations, legislation, and benefits trends to ensure that their programs are current, legal, and competitive. They also work closely with insurance brokersand benefits carriers and manage the enrollment, delivery of benefits, and renewal to the organization’s employees. In addition, provides support in functional areas of Human Resources (HR) which include onboarding, personnel records, regulatory reporting requirements, and other areas as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Retain employees by making sure they have knowledge of and are satisfied with the total rewards for which they are eligible

· Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information

• Conduct new hire and annual benefit orientation meetings
• Performs quality checks of benefits-related data
• Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes
• Oversee maintenance of employee benefit files and updating of employee payroll records
• Provide support for HSA/FSA account administration
• Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries
• Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA
• Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities
• Tracks and assists employees, vendors, and managers with workers compensation claims
• Processes and administers COBRA
• Communicates regularly with managers on status of employee leaves
• Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts
• Assists with the open enrollment process
• Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges
• Assists COO on annual 401(k) audit
• Assists with ACA Year End Processing
• Engages employees and resolves issues expediently, with professionalism and tact. Escalates concerns as appropriate. Acts as conduit to provide HR Director and other members of management insight into employee concerns

· Assists with preparation of plans, policies, documents, and reports including EEO-1, affirmative action plans, organizational charts, and employee handbooks

• Handles confidential information with the utmost discretion
• Reviews the performance of department procedures and makes recommendations for improvements

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree (AA) in Human Resources or a related field like business administration; plus, a minimum of two years of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. Thorough proficiency working with common business software, such as Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word. UKG(Kronos) experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as benefit and retirement programs, company policies, and government forms, letters and notices. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to management, customers and employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts of basic business mathematics. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages, totals, and ratios.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and address issues/situations requiring sound reasoning and judgment. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and hear. In order to perform the duties of this position, the employee will occasionally stand and frequently sit. The incumbent must frequently be able to hear instructions and receive information both in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this position include the use of close vision frequently, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of AGI’s safety policies and rules and must be willing to report and/or act on safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.

Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such a level as determined by AGI. Must be available and willing to work on a fulltime schedule and must be available and willing to occasionally work overtime (including daily, weekend and holidays) as needed and determined by AGI as necessary to meet the business needs.

May perform job duties remotely. Must have a reliable internet connection. Work environment must be free of distractions and provide an environment for confidential communication. May be required to attend camera-on video meetings. Position requires travel to corporate office for meetings and other occasions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gaithersburg, MD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000