Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Benefits Representative II Job Locations US-MA-Bedford Job ID 2025-8271 Type Regular Full-Time Category Human Resources Overview

Position Summary:

The  Benefits Representative II assists with benefits administration for both US and Canada based employees.  The position administers full range of benefits for employees, resolves employee benefit problems and communicates benefits coverage to employees; works with minimal supervision.     This role communicates benefits program to employees through SPDs, brochures, vendor meetings, health fair and new hire orientations.       

 

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

May coordinate and participate in Benefits Committee meetings and maintains meeting minutes as needed. Reconciles benefit accounts by approving billing statements and ensures plan expenses are paid accordinglyWorks with external parties, to include carriers, auditors, trustees, attorneys, record keepers and consultants, on benefits related issuesMay assist with HRIS with annual benefits enrollment information and roll out the open enrollment process to active employees as well as coordinating the annual benefits fairCounsels employees on retirement process and benefitsResolves employee questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and proceduresAssists with or handles annual compliance projects, to include 5500 filings and SARs, PBGC filingsUpdates and disseminates benefits communications materials, including SPD’s and open enrollment materialsAssists with 401(k) Plan communications to employees, including organizing meetings and coordinating communication efforts with vendor. May assist with annual 401(k) non- discrimination testingAssists with pension database for current retireesRetiree Medical Insurance AdministrationPromotes employee wellness through seminars, newsletters and other communications venuesMay assist with annual benefit plan audits for 5500 filings; resolves auditor questions and information needed Process, monitors and tracks employee LOA’s for STD and LTD and WC.Manages COBRA adminisitrationLife Claims for active and retireesPrepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing informationParticipates in new hire orientationAssist with other projects as assigned

 

Networking/Key relationships

Human Resources (Benefits Team, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Training)Finance (Payroll)FacilitiesExternal VendorsEmployees Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

Bachelors’ degree or equivalent. Minimum 5 years’ experience in employee benefits administration. Solid comprehension of a wide variety of employee benefit plans and surrounding legal environment. CEB or similar professional certification is preferred but not requiredExperience in working with both fully insured and self-insured benefits plansFamiliarity or ability to assist with pension plan administration and calculations Experience and familiarity with Canadian benefits is desired but not required. Strong technical skills including familiarity and comfort with data bases, online websites, and Excel Strong verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with people. Good problem solving skills required

 

Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

 

Skills & Capabilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong customer service skills.Technologically savvy with ability to comfortably and confidently learn and navigate databases and HR systemsPrior experience with ADP Workforce Now is preferable but not requiredSolid Microsoft Office skills, particularly with Word, PowerPoint and ExcelExperience interacting with and maintaining confidential informationHighly organized and detail oriented.Strong collaboration and team working skillsExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.Self-motivated and ability to work independently

 

Travel requirements:

Limited travel to assist with communication and presentation during open enrollment or training sessions Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs

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