Benefit Specialist - AZ, On Site

Benefit Specialist – Open EnrollmentWe are a proud work-from-office company. If you're ready to work on-site in a dynamic, global company, we'd love to hear from you.Position SummaryThe Benefit Specialist – Open Enrollment performs and administers all aspects of open enrollment for our clients and their work site employees.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary benefit contact for clients during open enrollmentSupport sub-departments (underwriting, system operations, client relations, etc) with renewal preparationValidate client benefit plans for accuracy and perform quality checks of benefits-related data prior to deliveryProvide guidance to ensure regulatory compliancePresent and deliver client renewals with minimal oversightCommunicate and educate client on all benefit offerings and productsWork directly with insurance carriers and vendors with specific plan questionsAdvise employees on their options and help them navigate complex decisions about their benefitsReview and provide various reports using internal tools to update progress of open enrollmentReview the accuracy of employee benefits data within HR information systems (HRIS)Perform post open enrollment validationOther tasks and duties assigned related to benefit administrationKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong organizational, analytical, time management, and problem-solving skillsExperience working with HRIS platforms and able to quickly learn new software systemsHigh attention to detailAbility to listen, understand, read, and communicate effectively both in writing and verbally in a professional environmentUnderstand project scope, timelines, and milestonesExperience leading others and project/task managementAbility to de-escalate roadblocks using effective communication and best practicesEducation & ExperienceAssociates Degree or above.2-5 years of group benefit experience in the PEO industry preferredPhysical, Mental, & Communication DemandsFrequently required to sit; occasionally required to stand and walk.Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.Frequently required to talk and hear.Moderate concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort.Average memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information.Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.DisclaimerThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management.

Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.This position is eligible for the following benefits:Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverageRetirement Plan: 401(k) with company matchPaid Time Off: PTO, Holidays, Parental leave and Sick Leave provided as required by applicable state lawOther Benefits: Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, employee assistance program (EAP), flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), Identity theft protection, critical illness, accident, cancer, hospital protection, legal and pet insurance.