Benefits Specialist

Summary

Join NPR's Total Rewards team as a Benefits Specialist! You will administer employee benefits and wellness programs, design and implement benefits packages, explain benefits to employees, and liaise with service providers. This role requires comprehensive knowledge of employee benefits and related laws and regulations. You'll contribute to developing competitive benefits packages to attract and retain talent. The position offers a remote work option and a competitive salary. NPR is committed to diversity and inclusion, creating a workplace where collaboration and diverse voices are valued.

Requirements

• 5 years experience working in employee benefits
• Proven experience as a Benefits Specialist or similar role
• Knowledge of various types of insurance plans, retirement plans and laws related to employee benefits
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of HRIS; UKG Preferred
• Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of federal and state regulations such as ERISA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, PPACA, HIPAA, and Health and Welfare plans
• Extensive HRIS systems and MS Office knowledge, including strong EXCEL skills
• Ability to create solutions to solve complex problems and influence customers
• Strong analytical skills and spreadsheet knowledge
• Basic HR and benefit fundamentals knowledge, including design principles and administration
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience collaborating with employees across a diverse organization
• Outstanding verbal and written presentation skills
• Communicates effectively to convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Instills trust by gaining the confidence of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity
• Collaborates and builds partnerships with others to meet shared objectives

Responsibilities

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding NPR and NPM benefit programs
• Assists employees with claims resolution by liaising between employees and our insurance carriers
• Conducts Benefits Onboarding for all new hires and transferring employees
• Process new hire benefits enrollment and employee benefits changes
• Responsible for coordinating Annual Health Fair/Flu shots
• Administers NPR Wellness Programs in partnership with NPR Wellness Clinic and NPR Fitness Center
• Assists with Open Enrollment preparation
• Primary point of contact for day-to-day activities related to the retirement plans
• Initiate initial notices and exit information to COBRA carrier
• Manages benefits eligibility for temporary employees
• Maintains Affordable Care Act measurement groups and eligibility notices
• Assist with the Leave Administration and the FMLA process
• Responsibility for Benefits invoices and reconciliation
• Ensures compliance with data privacy and protection guidelines
• Maintains the benefits intranet site and the shared drive and employee files
• Assists in the preparation of benefits communications
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Salary Range: $76,000 - $85,000
• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off
• Financial well-being benefits
• Medical, dental, vision
• Life/ accidental death and dismemberment
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Voluntary retirement savings
• Remote Permitted