US HR-Benefits

Position Overview: The Human Resources- Benefits Executive/Senior Benefits Executive will be responsible for providing comprehensive support in benefits administration. This includes managing and overseeing benefits for U.S. and Canada employees, addressing benefits-related issues, responding to employee inquiries via email and phone, and executing various assigned duties and projects.

Role & responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage new hire benefits enrollments, benefits annual open enrollments and Qualified Life Events for employees in the U.S. and Canada.
• Efficiently manage the benefits mailbox, addressing inquiries from both internal and external sources.
• Coordinate and manage tasks and communications related to benefits projects.
• Ensure the financial accuracy of health insurance premiums, generate necessary reports, manage data, and resolve employee benefits issues.
• Liaise with vendors and brokers to resolve ongoing issues and plan future projects.
• Reconcile monthly health insurance premiums and process related payments.
• Utilize database and V-lookup reports to reconcile new hires, terminations, and other changes.
• Investigate benefits-related variances, identify their causes, and collaborate with internal or external partners for corrective action.
• Conduct regular audits of enrollments, eligibility, and HSA/FSA funding on a monthly or quarterly basis.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. benefits requirements as per IRS regulations.

Preferred candidate profile:

• Proficiency in computer and technical skills, with expertise in Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint and Excel; experience with HRIS and benefits databases is preferred.
• Demonstrated project and team management or leadership experience.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Strong planning and priority-setting skills, with the capability to manage multiple complex projects under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills with in-depth knowledge of plan designs.
• Understanding of benefits contract language.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all relevant federal and state regulations, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and Section 125 plans.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.