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FirstDay Foundation · 23 hours ago

PRN Benefits and Retirement Specialist

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

FirstDay Foundation is an organization dedicated to making a positive impact globally. They are seeking a PRN Benefits and Retirement Specialist to administer employee benefits programs, collaborate with vendors, and ensure compliance with regulations while providing support to agency staff.

CharityCommunitiesNon ProfitSocial ImpactUnderserved Children

No H1B

Responsibilities

Administer the agencies benefits programs, which include retirement plans, wellness programs, and insurance policies, such as health, life, and disability

Collaborate with insurance brokers, vendors and benefits carriers to manage the enrollment, renewal, and distribution processes for the agency

Maintain records and ensure policies, procedures and benefits programs are consistently administered by interpreting plan policy and procedural requirements for the administration process

Provide specialized support to agency staff for benefits programs. Escalate inquiries as needed

Research, analyze, and implement benefits plans, policies, and programs, and make recommendations that represent the best value based on the analysis for the agency

Perform complex data analysis to audit benefits programs and recommend cost reduction or containment strategies

Prepare correspondence and communicate to agency staff about benefit programs, procedures, claims and any other government mandated disclosures

Prepare informational materials, presentations and clearly written reports on benefits programs for agency staff, management staff and the board of directors

Monitor government regulations, legislation, and benefits trends to ensure that the agency programs are aligned with organizational goals, cost effective, competitive, and are in compliance with professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements and laws

Propose cost and time efficient changes to benefits programs, prepare and manage the wellness budget

Other job duties as assigned

Maintaining the agencies health and wellness initiatives

Evaluating and providing recommendations regarding health and wellness related initiatives

Other job duties as assigned

Qualification

Employee benefits administrationData analysisCommunication skillsHRIS proficiencyLeadership skillsConflict managementBusiness acumenCritical thinkingOrganizational skillsFlexibilitySelf-motivation

Required

Equivalent to completion of two years of college or possession of a Bachelors of Arts degree with major course work in a related field

Two years of technical experience in the administration of employee benefits programs with an emphasis on medical and retirement plans

Critical thinking skills to diagnose problems, identify and drive appropriate solutions

Must possess strong leadership skills to coordinate with other Benefit Administrators, agency staff and vendors

Excellent conflict management and consulting skills

Must possess outstanding communication abilities to develop great working relationships with employees and vendors, as well as to convey important benefits information to employees

Ability to exercise excellent judgment that balances tradeoff decisions and the needs of employees, as well as the company

Strong decision making skills and judgement

Have an aptitude for understanding the complex and constantly changing insurance regulations and coverage terms, as well as changes in health care law

Ability to function in a fast paced and innovative environment

Strong analytic skills and business acumen to translate business unit plans and goals into human resource capabilities needed to achieve results

Excellent client management and business literacy skills

Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities

Must be flexible, self-directed and motivated

High level of computer software skills to include HRIS, Microsoft Office, and database management

Excellent organizational skills