APR Consulting · 16 hours ago
Benefits Specialist
Pasadena, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$41/hr - $69/hr
5+ years expAPR Consulting is seeking a results-oriented Benefits Specialist III to work closely with the Benefits, Payroll, and Finance teams at JPL/NASA. The role involves ensuring the accuracy of premium payments and employee payroll deductions associated with group healthcare coverage, as well as developing the benefits platform configuration for annual Open Enrollment.
ConsultingCRMHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySmall and Medium BusinessesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Irhon "Ron" Firme
Responsibilities
Conducts data analysis for preparation of and following open enrollment and participates in strategic reviews of plan provisions and updates and the impact of changes on the benefits platform
Manage the employee premium reconciliation process together with the payroll and finance departments, determine adjustments needed and ensure updates are applied to the employee’s payroll account
Work with auditors, as needed, to provide data necessary to finalize audits
Determine accurate premium payment amounts for all healthcare vendors.Work with vendor representatives, as needed, to coordinate billing adjustments or corrections
Assist employees with responses to payroll questions related to their payroll deductions for healthcare
Develop an understanding of the Workday Benefits Platform to facilitate configuration testing and enhancements as needed i
Partner with the Benefits Manager, Total Rewards Leadership, and individual team members to provide support to ongoing projects such as open enrollment, processes and wellness program administration
Plan, lead, and participate in meetings, discussion groups, and other types of events
Support HR cross-functional projects and coordinate HR process improvement initiatives, as identified
Prepare reports and insights on wellness trends, utilization, and employee engagement to inform program enhancements
Serve as a subject matter resource for employee benefits and wellness inquiries – manage escalated inquiry process and assign cases as appropriate
Partner with HR, Communications, and vendors to support benefits and wellness announcements, open enrollment materials, and ongoing education campaigns
Develop and support clear, accurate, and employee-friendly communications related to benefits and wellness programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 5-6 years of related experience in employee Benefit Administration; Masters in a similar discipline with 4 years of related experience; Ph.D. in a similar discipline with 2 years of related experience
Ability to influence and adapt style to consult with all levels of employee and management
Strong data and numerical analytic skills including intermediate to advance Excel proficiency is required
Ability to work effectively and well within the JPL culture (effectively gather and analyze facts, weigh risks and make decisions/recommendations that are right for the business, the people and our culture)
Ability to perform extensive data analysis, troubleshooting, creative problem resolution, diagnostics and process improvement
Understands HRIS processes to facilitate systems modifications, program updates and testing
Highly organized with strong self and project management skills and an ability to meet critical deadlines (time, priorities, resources)
Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, reasoning and analytical skills
Excellent writing and editing skills
Effective team player
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in situations that require sound decision-making
Establishes trust and maintains confidentiality
Preferred
Workday experience is a plus
Benefits
Paid time offs
Holidays
401k
Medical
Dental
Vision
Company
APR Consulting
APR Consulting is a nationally recognized, award-winning provider of talent acquisition and workforce solutions, helping organizations simplify, scale, and optimize their operations.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Aaron Stone
Chief Operating Officer
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2023-12-24
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