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Greylock Federal Credit Union* Benefits Administrator, HR Department in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
The full Benefits Administrator, Human Resources Department job description{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} contains more information about this position. Key Job Requirements Administer leave of absence programs such as STD, LTD, FMLA, non-FMLA, USERRA-, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act PFML, NY PFL DBL, and personal leaves in accordance with established policies and procedures and all applicable laws. Manage vendor relationships with all benefit carriers, broker and other third-party vendors. Provides census data, reports as needed, and assists in resolving employee issues. Research benefit regulations in our core states so we compliant treat each state equally. Learn all aspects of PFML by attending webinars and inquiring with the state on claim questions. Administers and coordinates the set-up of the annual Open Enrollment Process with ADP and Brokers. Coordinates annual Open Enrollment meetings with staff prior to rolling out Open Enrollment Event. Monitors and Closes Open Enrollment. Prepares carrier connections for outside vendors for upcoming year. Assist Brokers on recommendations on plan design, vendor selection, and plan document language. Annually update new hire ADP wizard to add new plans. Coordinate and submit to BRI the annual open enrollment elections for active participants. Attends renewal meetings with BHS, and Sr Compensation Administrator to determine upcoming year needs to manage Wellness Program. Coordinates during the year with BHS and employee staff sending out Challenges, Presentations, Wellness material, Screenings, and quarterly Branch Visits. Approves new hire benefit elections and sends HSA/FSA/HRA election to vendor. Assists with ADA accommodations. Giving necessary paperwork to physicians, once returned reviews possible ADA accommodations. Biweekly approval of 401K and Pension contributions, oversees eligible employees entering the 457b and 457f plans, and meets with newly eligible employees to educate them on our 401k and Pension programs Attend and Contribute to the Benefit & Retirement Committee meetings, taking meeting minutes, and within two weeks updating meeting minutes with outside vendor\'s notes, and Benefits Administrator\'s current notes. Works closely with Administrative Assistant in the 1st quarter scheduling Benefit, Retirement, and Prep meetings for the entire year. Hold annual informative Retirement meetings for future retirees, schedule Shine and Social Security to hold meetings. Including mid-year benefit meetings for a refresher to our employees. Supplies Finance estimates on Benefit budget for upcoming year, Assist Finance Department with monthly balancing of HRA and Medical & Dependent FSA account. Hold meetings with employees one week prior to terminating and talk to them about UI, Life portability, Cobra, and Principal, gathers information and assists with preparation of all benefit plan audits, monitors the COBRA process through third-party vendor. Coordinates Compliance Testing for Principal retirement programs and Benefit Resource compliance testing. Audits Benefit invoices for payment via Accounts Payable. Submits new material biweekly for the HEARTbeat on various benefit topics Prepare Annual Benefits Statements Position Requirements: Associates degree or equivalent Current benefit program and requirement knowledge with 5+ years\' experience Understanding of Human Resource Department reporting and recordkeeping requirements and procedures. Well organized. Attentive to detail. Proven to maintain high standards of performance, integrity, efficiency, and confidentiality Strong public relations and communications abilities. PC proficient in MS Office. Hybrid position