<p>Description</p> <p>Benefits Specialist</p> <p>Reporting to the Benefits Manager, the Benefits Specialist has the primary responsibility of administering Colony Hardware's employee benefits as well as provides comprehensive knowledge and support to all employees and leaders within the area of benefits.</p> <p>The Basics:</p> <ul> <li>Reports to the Benefits Manager </li><li>Works hours Monday through Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm </li><li>Hybrid work schedule (ability to work from home one day a week) after the first 30 days </li></ul> <p>In Your Day-to-Day, You Will:</p> <ul> <li>Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness initiatives. </li><li>Serve as liaison between employees and benefits providers, addressing questions and resolving issues. </li><li>Conduct new hire employee training sessions related to benefits offerings and eligibility. </li><li>Maintain employee benefits administration systems and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately </li><li>Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate deductions and processing of benefits-related transactions. </li><li>Audit monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims, and costs. </li><li>Support annual open enrollment (OE) processes, including communications and employee education. Assists with OE meetings and distributing materials. </li><li>Maintain compliance with federal, state and local benefits laws (ACA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, etc.) </li><li>Processes and administers leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork medical disability, FMLA and state leaves (where applicable). </li><li>Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities. </li><li>Process Workers' Compensation claims promptly and accurately, manage communication with insurance providers and facilitate return to work plans with managers. </li><li>Assist with completing benefits reporting requirements. </li><li>Assists the HR department in carrying out various human resources tasks, programs, and procedures for employees. </li><li>Maintains high standards of confidentiality of all employee records and information. </li></ul> <p>What You'll Need to Have for success:</p> <ul> <li>Associate's degree or equivalent experience </li><li>3-5 years of experience in employee benefits administration </li><li>3-5 years of experience in benefits administration applications and HRIS software (ADP Workforce Now a plus) </li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with solid knowledge of Excel </li></ul> <p>This might be the opportunity for you if you:</p> <ul> <li>Work well in a fast paced, rapidly growing environment. </li><li>Value integrity and have the ability to handle sensitive, confidential information. </li><li>Are self-motivated and an excellent communicator. </li><li>Have a keen eye for details. </li><li>Have a positive and professional demeanor. </li><li>Have strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. </li></ul> <p>We Can Offer You:</p> <p>We value performance that exhibits a high sense of urgency, coupled with attention to detail and a strong customer service orientation! We also care about the welfare of our employees, which is why our salary and benefits are competitive. Colony's benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>Insurance Coverage </li><li>Medical (including HSA/FSA options), Dental, and Vision </li><li>Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Additional voluntary benefits such as supplemental life insurance and voluntary accident/hospitalization/critical illness </li><li>401(k) with company matching </li><li>Competitive PTO and paid holidays </li><li>Industry leading training and development </li><li>Generous discounts on the best products from leading industry vendors </li><li>Supportive and collaborative work environment </li></ul> <p>Life at Colony:</p> <p>Colony Hardware is the leading distributor of Tools, Equipment, Fasteners, Supplies, and Safety Products to commercial construction and industrial accounts throughout our markets.</p> <p>At Colony, our people are our most valuable asset. Success as a Colony Associate means being reliable, conscientious, and passionate. With our direction centered on teamwork, every employee at Colony will not only find their work to be meaningful, but will have the opportunity to grow alongside Colony, both professionally and personally.</p> <p>If you possess a will to win and would like to join a culture where integrity and collaboration are integral to success, apply to Colony Hardware today to join our growing family!</p> <p>Colony's Commitment to Equal Opportunity:</p> <p>Colony Hardware Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, religion, marital status, victim of domestic violence, familial status, genetic predisposition or information, disability, Family and Medical Leave, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.</p>