Job description

DESCRIPTION

The Benefits Administrator will be responsible for managing all of the medical, dental, vision, ancillary, and retirement benefits for all of JVS SoCal’s employees. They will ensure that the information in the HRIS system is correct, invoices are paid on time and have been accurately reconciled, and all employee benefit related questions are answered in a timely manner.

REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field with an emphasis in business, accounting or finance, or equivalent years professional/analytical experience related to the above described duties

· Prior experience with HRIS and Timekeeping systems, such as Paylocity required

· Minimum of 2-4 years related experience required

· Willingness to learn, grow and develop

· Demonstrated basic knowledge of employee benefit programs, including flexible benefit programs, financial analysis and budgeting

· Requires strong communication and organizational skills, good writing skills, strong customer service and analytical skills

· Ability to perform mathematical calculations in computing rates, premiums and adjustments.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office products

· Must be comfortable working independently and making decisions

· Knowledge of employee benefit programs. Willing to learn and develop in these areas

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Administers and manages JVS SoCal’s retirement, health and welfare employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-and long-term disability, and 401k/403b plans.

· Assures compliance with all applicable state and federal regulation. Responsibilities include explaining benefits and assisting in the business development and planning processes with service providers.

· Compiles, analyzes and reports data including employee, plan financials for strategic benefits planning and evaluation.

· Provides benefit plan interpretation, guidance and counsel to employees, executives and managers. Presents information to inform and educate management.

· Serves as a liaison with service providers and brokers in business planning and benefit program interpretation.

· Manages JVS-SoCal electronic benefits enrollment system, Paylocity. Ensures all Agency’s employees are currently enrolled in appropriate benefits plans. Oversees the quality of outsourced activities and to serve as a liaison between JVS SoCal’s employees and brokers, insurance and retirement plan providers.

· Monitors eligibility, limitations, and restrictions of plan participations and ensures compliance with both plan provisions and government requirements.

· Provides guidance and counsel to employees, executives and managers on the requirements and provisions of benefit programs and assists with the resolution of potential problems.

· Coordinates the design and communication of annual benefit (open) enrollment materials Drafts legal compliance documentation (SPDs).

· Develops, conducts and participates in a variety of presentations to inform and educate executives, management and employees about changes to benefit plans, administrative practices and legislated requirements and programs.

· Assists with the preparation of bid specifications, analyzes proposals and renewal information, and interprets insurance carrier contracts.

· Build and maintains relationships with health and retirement plan providers

· Responsible for data necessary to complete government compliance activities (5500s, audits, etc.), employee mailings, vendor billings, coordinating data collection, and updating numerous reports for management. Assures processes and procedures are in place to capture and maintain consistent and accurate benefit related data. Assists with employee data auditing and reporting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following: stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions; climb up and down stairs; bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull, push, and lift; reach both above and below shoulder height. Specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to visually inspect work. Manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment required.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

ABOUT JVS SOCAL

Founded in 1931, JVS-SoCal is a nonprofit, non-sectarian social service agency, providing job training, career services, mentoring and placement assistance to diverse and multicultural populations, transforming lives and empowering individuals to achieve dignity and economic independence through sustainable employment. JVS SoCal currently serves 40,000 to 50,000 clients annually at over 20 locations throughout Southern California.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90048: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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