Senior Benefits Specialist

Job Description

The Senior Benefits Specialist is responsible for managing and administering employee benefits programs, including but not limited to health, dental, vision, life insurance, compensation, and retirement plans. This role will work closely with employees, HR, and external vendors to ensure that benefits programs are competitive, compliant, and meet the needs of the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of benefits administration, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Reports to: EVP, HR

Direct Reports: None

Duties/Responsibilities: The duties listed below are an outline of the role’s responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive list. As the needs of the organization change, these duties may be modified as needed.

Administer and manage employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, FSA, HSA, and wellness programs.Collaborate with HR, employees, and external vendors to ensure benefits programs are competitive, compliant, and meet the needs of the organization.Assist with the open enrollment process, orchestrating seamless communication, conducting engaging benefits orientations, and simplifying enrollment procedures for employees.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by staying up to date on legislation.Analyze benefits options and cost alternatives for providing employee benefits.Process and maintain all status reports and pay changes, both on a scheduled and ad-hoc basis.Respond to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes, and other general inquiries.Assist with compensation projects such as marketing pricing, pay analysis and reporting and pay structure maintenance as required.Document and maintain bonus plans, ensuring transparency and alignment with the organizational goals.Perform plan audits and prepare materials for compliance.Analyze weekly discrepancy reports and collab with vendors to prescribe solutions and trouble shoot enrollment issues.Review payroll corrections and requests, addressing discrepancies promptly and collaborating with payroll teams accordingly.Manage Vendor relationships related to benefits administration, including billing reconciliation and payment processing.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, a related field or equivalent experience.3-5 years of experience in benefits administration.Professional certification in benefits administration, such as CEBS, is a plus.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to benefits administration.Experience with benefits enrollment systems and HRIS.Exposure to compensation process and practices is a plus.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment

The work of a Senior Benefits Specialist will be performed in an office environment with adequate lighting and temperature control.Travel: less than 5%

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here 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 to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.The employee may infrequently drive a vehicle (intrastate and interstate travel) or be subject to air travel for purposes of Company business.

Landmark Properties is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.