Benefits Administrator Job Description Samples
Benefits Administrator Job Description Sample 1:
Job Description:
To administer and provide timely advice and clarity on all contractual company benefit programs in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in the Policies and applicable legislation, as well as the conditions outlined in the Collective Agreements. To support the Payroll, Pension & Benefits Manager and Employee Service Centre Team on benefit related matters and transactions that require a higher level of expertise, intervention and interpretation. To support all budgeting and forecasting of benefit plans for Finance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring all benefit plans are administered correctly and efficiently, while adhering to regulatory, collective agreement and corporate deadlines.
- Prepare benefit budgets for the company by employee group and assist finance with analytics and business intelligence as required.
- Provide assistance to Finance and Labor Relations during collective agreement changes as it relates to benefit programs.
- Analyze and prepare monthly insurance carrier remittances.
- Audit benefit deductions and remittances.
- Be responsible for the HRIS system as it pertains to benefits.
- Assist with the ongoing management of vendors.
- Provide functional guidance and direction to employees, departmental managers, plus liaise with the government agencies, insurance carriers and consultants.
- Propose plan improvements to Manager Benefits Administration & Pension Programs.
- Respond directly to employee regarding the benefit issues when Employee Service Centre Team elevates concerns that require a subject matter expert regarding medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans for union and non union employees.
- Research and resolve escalated employee issues with insurers and draft responses with guidance from Manager Pension and Benefits as needed.
- Work with Manager, insurers and internal departments to maximize plan performance and the employee experience, as well as continually improving processes.
- Be involved in the preparation of written employee communications, plan employee communication meetings and presentations.
- Attend Benefit Meeting with Union reps and assist in preparation of related material and presentations.
- Work with Labor, HR and Other Management related to Benefit Plans and opportunities for improved financial results.
- Maintain the benefit information on the corporate website.
Qualifications:
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist designation (or near completion) is an asset.
- Underwriting experience is an asset.
- Experience working on medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability plans is required.
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Ability to work independently and multi task.
- Strong PC skills, particularly Excel and Power Point is required.
- Experience working with union group is an asset.
