Benefits Administrator jobs in Kentucky

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Benefits/Leave Administrator
  • Wieland Group
  • Louisville, KY FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    Unleash your Potential - Seize your career opportunity now, with Wieland!

    Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

    Wieland's Cultural Values

    Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

    Wieland is hiring a Benefits/Leave Administrator to join the HR team! The Benefits/Leave Administrator will administer various benefit programs including health and welfare, retirement, leave of absence and wellness. Additionally this person will administer all employee benefit programs, including: medical, dental, vision, life, leave management, voluntary benefits, retirement, wellness, and employee assistance programs. This role will sit in our North American headquarters located Louisville , KY . This role will require travel for open enrollment to Wieland's North American sites.

    The ideal candidate will have experience working with HRIS systems, be knowledgeable in deductibles/out of pocket maximums, be comfortable presenting benefits to employees, and have experience with FMLA.

    Responsibilities

    Benefits/Leave Administrator Responsibilities:

    Leave Administration

    • Administers the leave of absence programs, including family and medical leave, paid parental leave, military leave and short term disability and long term disability
    • Communicates with employees regarding their needs for leave; ensures that employees are aware of their responsibilities and of any documentation and notice required to qualify for and to take leave
    • Handles the FMLA leave administration process from the initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work including gathering and completing the required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA-qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use
    • Facilitates other leave requests, which may include accommodation requests under the ADA
    • Manages disability, short term and long term, requests through third party administrators
    • Administers other company time-off programs as assigned in accordance with internal policy and applicable laws

    Benefits Administration

    • Responds to benefit inquiries from employees, managers and other internal departments via email and phone
    • Conducts benefits orientations regarding employee benefits programs and provides employee with the information necessary to make informed benefits elections
    • Assists employees with navigating resources related to benefit claims and services
    • Promotes and engages employees in the wellness programs in an effort to influence healthy lifestyle choices. Hosts events and challenges, etc.
    • Monitors plan eligibility and enrollment; works with carriers to resolve issues including COBRA administration
    • Gathers benefit plan documentation and updates internal databases
    • Oversees benefit portals and systems (HRIS) to allow online benefits program enrollments, communication to carriers and accurate payroll deductions
    • Ensures accurate and timely transmission of carrier file feeds
    • Documents processes, maintains data and organizes files
    • Assists other team members with administration of health and welfare, retirement, leave management and wellness benefits
    • Manages benefits related projects and other tasks as necessary
    • Reconciles and verifies the calculation of monthly vendor invoices and processes payments. Audits against current employee elections/enrollments
    • Assists the Director of Employee Benefits with corporate benefit programs and reporting including ACA and other compliance requirements

    Benefits/Leave Administrator Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related field
    • 3-5 years experience in benefits administration for an organization
    • Broad knowledge of employee benefits, leave management and WC programs
    • 3 years experience administering benefits programs and managing disability, LOA, ADA, life insurance claims
    • Thorough understanding of local, state and federal guidelines that govern benefits plans and leave management; ERISA, ACA, IRS, FMLA, ADA
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Handle confidential employee information with discretion and good judgment
    • Strong organization skills with attention to detail
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software
    • Prior experience with HRIS systems – Dayforce HCM a plus
    • CEBS, PHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is considered a plus
    • Willing to travel – domestically- 20% of the time

    Qualifications

    Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

    • Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
    • Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution match.
    • Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
    • Growth Opportunities - We have over 8,000 employees worldwide and 35 locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
    • Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
    • Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

    Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.
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Benefits/Leave Administrator
  • Wieland
  • Louisville, KY OTHER
  • Overview Unleash your Potential - Seize your career opportunity now, with Wieland! Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Human Resource Assistant - Benefits
  • Benefits in Owensboro, KY - Owensboro
  • Owensboro, KY FULL_TIME
  • Summary Job Summary Assists with reviewing and administering leave requests, including but not limited to medical illness, military leave and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests for eligibili...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Deputy PVA - Assessor
  • Warren County, KY Property Valuation Administrator
  • Bowling Green, KY FULL_TIME
  • Company: Office of the Warren County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) About Us: We are the state government office that provides motor vehicle and real estate valuation services to taxpayers, th...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Insurance sales remote
  • Allstate Benefits
  • Louisville, KY FULL_TIME
  • Allstate is a leading insurance provider committed to delivering exceptional coverage and personalized service to our customers. With a focus on integrity and innovation, we strive to protect what mat...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Insurance sales remote
  • Allstate Benefits
  • Lexington, KY FULL_TIME
  • Allstate is a leading insurance provider committed to delivering exceptional coverage and personalized service to our customers. With a focus on integrity and innovation, we strive to protect what mat...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Benefits Administrator
  • Tech Providers Inc
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Job Title: Benefits Administrator Location: Atlanta GA 30354 Duration: 12 months with possible extension Position Object...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Benefits Administrator
  • Confidential Jobs
  • Covina, CA
  • Position: Benefits Administrator Location: Covina, CA area The Benefits Administrator is responsible for the day to-day ...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Benefits Administrator
  • Udr, Inc.
  • Littleton, CO
  • UDR, Inc. is now hiring a Benefits Administrator to join our team at our corporate office in Highlands Ranch. GENERAL SU...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Benefits Administrator
  • Town of Sharon
  • Sharon, MA
  • The Town of Sharon seeks qualified applicants for the full-time (37.5 hours/week; M-W 8:00pm-5pm; Th 8:00am-6pm; F 8:00a...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Benefits Administrator
  • Addison Group
  • Chicago, IL
  • Our Healthcare client is seeking a Benefits Specialist to join their team on a CTH or DH basis. They are looking for a c...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Benefits Administrator
  • Addison Group
  • Chicago, IL
  • Our Healthcare client is seeking a Benefits Specialist to join their team on a CTH or DH basis. They are looking for a c...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Benefits Administrator
  • The Rosen Group
  • Tampa, FL
  • Our benefits consulting client has an immediate need for a Benefits Professional for a four to six month contract assign...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Employee Benefits Administrator
  • Goosehead - Operation Recruiting
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Job Title: Benefits Administrator Location: Westlake, TX Status: Exempt Department: Huma...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kentucky (/kənˈtʌki/ (listen) kən-TUK-ee), officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a state located in the east south-central region of the United States. Although styled as the "State of Kentucky" in the law creating it, (because in Kentucky's first constitution, the name state was used) Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth (the others being Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts). Originally a part of Virginia, in 1792 Kentucky became the 15th state to join the Union. Kentucky is the 37th most extensive and the 26th most populous of the 50 United States. Ke...
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Income Estimation for Benefits Administrator jobs
$50,413 to $65,413

Benefits Administrator
Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts.
April 11, 2023
Prepare and send timely responses and documentation to participants, clients, and/or designated contacts within regulations and/or established guidelines.
March 18, 2023
Assist in performing liaison functions with internal partners and third party vendors relative to coverage and eligibility data.
March 17, 2023
Manages benefit enrollment process, including New Hire enrollment and annual open enrollment meetings to ensure employees receive accurate information and enrollments are completed in a timely basis.
March 14, 2023
Understanding of applicable requirements, regulations, and federal and state laws relating to employee benefit programs, qualified retirement plans and leaves of absence.
March 13, 2023
Provide customer service support to internal and external customers and works closely and consults with vendors and brokers to ensure resolution of claim issues as needed.
March 03, 2023
Supports the daily maintenance of Benefits Administration module in People Soft, coordination of the daily administrative activities in the benefits area and customer service assistance to associates.
January 20, 2023
Maintains up-to-date benefit programs by processing all employee related changes and terminations timely and accurately including all tasks relative to COBRA compliance.
November 24, 2022
Completes cross-training with other HR staff members as delegated by manager to substitute during absences.
November 13, 2022
Benefits Administrator in West Hartford, CT
Creates queries, standard reports, and ad hoc reports to provide data for a variety of internal reporting requirements and HR projects and activities as it relates to benefits.
January 14, 2023