Benefits Specialist **SOUTH… at Amick Farms · Batesburg…

BENEFITS SPECIALIST **SOUTH CAROLINA/BATESBURG** • Coordinating the monthly new hire enrollment process and providing reports and support to Benefit Coordinators. • Timely and accurate processing and auditing of vendor invoices and retroactive adjustments. • Responding to disability eligibility requests from vendor. • Administering the EAP Substance Abuse Program along with local HR. • Processing QMCSOs issued by state government agencies in a timely manner. • Processing and distribution of scheduled department reporting and monthly plan analysis. • Collection of Benefit payments for employees on Leave of Absence. • Analyzing weekly data feeds and error reports between HRIS system and BenAdmin. • 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 • Experience with HRIS/Payroll and Benefit Administration   Competencies: Core Competencies • Safety • Quality • Yield • Cost • Relationships  Team Member Code • Safety starts and ends with you • People eat what we make • Hard work always pays off • Doing what’s right is never wrong • Communicate, Communicate, Communicate