Benefits Specialist

Job Title: Benefits Specialist

Location: Dayton, OH

Job Responsibilities: A ttracts and retains employees by researching, recommending, and explaining benefit programs.

Determines employee benefit practices by benchmarking best practices, researching industry and employment trends, and tracking legislation.

Determines employee benefit interests by conducting employee surveys and analyzing responses.

Recommends development and revision of employee benefit programs by examining, evaluating, and optimizing employee understanding, acceptance, and interests, costs, regulatory requirements, and competitive advantage.

Evaluates proposed employee benefit contracts by studying provisions and estimating impact.

Explains employee benefits by conducting meetings, preparing written and graphic announcements, presentations, and explanations, and responding to requests for information.

Provides management planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing employee benefit data and trends.

Maintains employee confidence by keeping benefit information confidential.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Collaborates with other members of HR team to drive recruitment and retention strategies through the deployment of benefits programs that adhere to best practices and ensure company’s competitive position in talent acquisition with the industry.

Benefits Specialist Skills/Qualifications: Knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing benefits.

Benefits administration knowledge

Familiarity with human resource management software

Confidentiality

Reporting skills

Analytical research skills

Presentation skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Developing standards

Knowledge of compliance-based benefit reporting requirements

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or finance

3-5 years benefits specialist/benefit coordinator Job related experience

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.