Benefits Administrator
Description
Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.
Mini-Circuits’ sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.
Position Summary:
The Benefits Administrator is responsible for the administration, renewal, education and enrollment of members into company benefits, including health, welfare and retirement programs. This position will handle inquiries, troubleshoot problems, and ensure compliance while working closely with internal team members and external vendors.
Salary Range - $90 - $105k
Job Function:
- Day-to-day benefit administration including resolution of issues for members (i.e., new hire enrollment, termination, COBRA administration, general benefits education, qualifying life events, etc.)
- Must be well-versed in all plan offerings including retirement benefits .
- Coordinate and present Benefits during New Hire Orientation
- Ensure accuracy of all benefits enrollments in HRIS and vendor portals
- Initiate and facilitate annual Open Enrollment for all North America locations including carrier feeds, HRIS configuration, communication materials and member support
- Process and administer all Leave of Absence requests and disability paperwork, effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to LOA/disability
- Administer company Worker’s Compensation program alongside Payroll and EH&S
- Conduct regular audits to ensure all enrollments are accurate and that dependent information is correct
- Provide support with audits, compliance testing and complete any government-required benefits reporting (EEO-1, ACA, etc.)
- Work collaboratively with Payroll to ensure appropriate benefits deductions
- Partner with benefit brokers to create and manage annual benefits calendar
- Participate in the recommendation of plan design, policies, efficiencies, and cost-saving measures
- Manage company wellness program
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or other related field of study
Minimum 5 years of experience in Benefits Administration required - Must have had exposure to benefit plans and practices, including medical, dental, vision, leave of absence and retirement
- Must have an understanding of benefits as it relates to Human Resources policies and practices
- Ability to reconcile, audit and problem solve
- Must have experience with HRIS and benefit configuration
- Must have strong working knowledge of Excel, MS Office Suite
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills
- Solid professional judgement with confidential information
- Experience or exposure to payroll practices/benefit setup and deductions, a plus
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Cultural Focus
- Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
- Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
- Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company’s goals
- Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession – by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
- Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
- Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
- Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
- Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including [paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k)] to eligible employees.
- Comprehensive Medica, Dental and Vision Plans
- 401k and Profit -Sharing Programs
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employer-Sponsored Wellness Plans
- Commuter Benefits
- Hospital & Accident Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Benefit Advocate & Employee Assistance Program.
- Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
- Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct
- Occasional travel, some overnight, as required