Benefits Specialist

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

The Benefits Specialist position plays a vital role in supporting the Benefits team. In this role, you will take on the day-to-day administration of the company's comprehensive benefits package, which includes health plans (medical and dental), welfare plans (life, STD, LTD), the 401(k) Plan, leave of absence, Accommodations and Workers Compensation administration.

Your passion for assisting individuals in maximizing the value of their benefits will be crucial. The primary objective is to ensure an exceptional employee experience while efficiently managing and administering these programs. This role requires a keen attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to enhancing the overall well-being of our employees through comprehensive benefits management.

What You'll Be Doing

• Day to day administration of employee Leave of Absence, Accommodations and Workers Compensation including maintenance of case tracking.
• Responsible for managing life cycle of a leave case from request to return to work including Benefit premiums collection via direct bill & communication.
• Administering leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, PDA, etc.) via third party administrator.
• Manage the benefits, leave and workers compensation email inbox, respond to inquiries, and resolve escalated issues.
• Conduct benefits, leave and workers compensation education sessions as needed.
• Develop an understanding of various benefits laws including ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, Section 132, and ERISA for 401(k).
• 401(k) plan administration for eligibility and processing of contributions, employer matching, and funding, etc.
• Understanding of 401(k) Retirement program to perform audits and compliance submissions.
• ACA Administration
• Understanding of benefits programs, including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and other voluntary benefits to work with carriers and vendors to assist in resolving employee questions
• Understanding of benefit enrollments, life events and COBRA administration within Dayforce system to review, reconcile, & process monthly vendor billing and to perform audits.
• Assists payroll with the coordination of employee deductions and audits.
• Assist with annual Open Enrollment including configuration, testing and carrier feeds.
• Assist with special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Detail Oriented with Critical thinking - Ability to pay attention to details of a project or task to ensure accuracy.
• Communication - Effectively convey information both verbally and in writing. Communicate in a manner that is clear, complete and concise.
• Accountable - Ability to take responsibility for own work, establish trust, and be receptive to feedback.
• Cooperative - Be a Team Player. Engage in group participation to complete or improve work. Work effectively with others in a positive and productive manner.
• Relatable - Build professional relationships. Be respectful and inclusive in decision making; work well with others regardless of level, background or opinions; be flexible and adaptable.
• Efficient and Organized - Prioritize and execute day to day responsibilities to best respond to business demands. Maximize productivity and minimize wasted time. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Skills and Abilities

Education: Bachelor's or Associates Degree from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.
Experience: 3-4 years of Benefits Administration experience
Computer Skills: Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and auditing purposes. Ability to learn new software systems to manage benefits on benefit system. Dayforce experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Career Growth - We believe our people deserve every opportunity to utilize and expand their knowledge and skills, and to share their passions. From our classrooms to shared services, our culture is one of continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement in our schools or across our network.
• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, Life, and Disability benefits package.
• Health Insurance - We want you to have the care you need. We offer several medical plans options to choose from, along with an HSA, as well as dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending - Because health, childcare, and travel expenses can add up, we offer an FSA that allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit.
• Student Tuition Remission - You help us create a world-class program for our students. We offer your children significant tuition remission to attend our schools to show our appreciation.
• Continued education tuition savings through our university partners.

Other details

• Job Function: Home Office
• Pay Type: Salary
• Employment Indicator: Full Time
• Required Education: Associate Degree