Sr. Specialist - Employee Benefits

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Manage day-to-day administration of all benefit and retirement programs, such as medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and 401(k).

- Function as second-tier support for benefits inquiries from third party administrators.

- Provide key support for the annual Open Enrollment projects, including presenting benefit plans and/or changes to employees.

- Manage limited scope projects.

- Collaborate with external vendors and consultants, as well as internal communications experts, to develop ongoing benefits communications that engage employees using various tools.

- Partner with the Maximus Wellness team to administer and maintain company wellness initiatives

- Update benefits communication internally as required for compliance

- Maintain Summary Plan Descriptions, Plan Documents, Benefit Summaries and Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBCs).

- Manage the short and long-term disability benefit programs by collaborating with the internal Accommodations and Leave Team.

- Effectively interpret FMLA and ADAAA implications as it relates to leaves of absence/disabilities and benefit administration.

- Assist with preparation of reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies (e.g., Form 5500, Non-Discrimination Testing, ACA reporting, etc.).

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or related field is required.

- 5 - 7 years of solid benefits administration experience, preferably in a government contracting environment.

- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

- Experience with Service Contract Act (SCA) benefit administration desired.

- Experience with Workday preferred.

- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

- Ability to communicate highly effectively, both verbally and in writing.

- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced benefits department.

- Basic mathematical skills commensurate with ability to create and maintain complex spreadsheets, successfully manage HRIS and data audits, and manage billing reconciliations.

- High standards of quality and accuracy; attention to detail a must.

- Excellent and responsive customer service skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including navigation/translation of legal plan documents.

Proven experience writing direct-to-employee communications.

- Must be self-motivated and results oriented; must take ownership of projects and produce results.

- Ability to manage confidential and/or sensitive issues and policies.

- Experience with ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) Compliance and Escalations preferred

- Experience with UKG and/or Alight preferred

- Ability to interpret plan documents and identify process improvement opportunities preferred

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer.

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