Benefits Specialist

Position: Benefits Specialist

Company: Amick Farms

Address: 7155 Batesburg Highway, Batesburg, SC 29006

Duties & Responsibilities:
- Possesses a broad knowledge of health and retirement plans and the ability to
communicate and educate others about the plans.
Responsible for:
- Coordinating the monthly new hire enrollment process and providing
reports and support to Benefit Coordinators.
- Responding to disability eligibility requests from vendor and supports
FMLA liaison.
- Administering the EAP Substance Abuse Program along with local HR.
- Collection of Benefit payments for employees on Leave of Absence.
- Troubleshooting issues and resolving errors with Benefit Coordinators,
payroll and benefit vendors to optimize data integrity.
- Staying abreast of compliance and regulatory changes / updates that may
impact company programs and procedures.
- Providing customer service for local HR representatives and employees
and assistance with claim/issue resolution.
- Protection of the privacy and confidentiality of the employees and their
family's health at all times.

- Assists Benefits Supervisor with projects and other department initiatives as
assigned.

Qualifications:
- Associates or Bachelor's degree or HR/Benefits certification preferred
- 3+ years experience in Benefits administration or 5+ years in Human Resources
- Knowledge in ERISA, PPACA, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements
- Acute attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to troubleshoot issues as they arise
- Excellent communication and customer service skills and ability to communicate
with, support, and maintain relationships with employees of all levels.
- Interpersonal skills with experience handling confidential and sensitive
information
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with Microsoft Suite (Intermediate Excel skills)
- Experience with HRIS/Payroll and Benefit Administration systems and
functionality

Nice to Have:

- Bilingual (English + Spanish or Haitian/Creole)