Benefits Specialist - 27342

iMPact Business Group

Belding, MI

Our client in Belding, MI is seeking a detail-oriented and employee-focused Benefits Specialist to join their growing HR team. This newly dedicated role was created as part of the organization's continued growth and commitment to improving employee support, compliance, and benefits administration across a multi-site manufacturing environment. With approximately 500 employees and evolving HR systems and processes, this position offers the opportunity to take ownership of benefits administration while helping shape and enhance programs that directly impact the employee experience.

This role is ideal for a benefits professional who enjoys balancing day-to-day administration with process improvement, employee interaction, compliance management, and vendor collaboration. The Benefits Specialist will play a key role in managing leave administration, open enrollment, wellness initiatives, and benefits compliance while partnering closely with leadership, brokers, and external vendors. Candidates with manufacturing experience, strong leave management expertise, and a proactive mindset will thrive in this environment

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Responsibiliti

esAdminister employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, FSA/HSA programs, wellness initiatives, and voluntary benefi
tsCoordinate benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, employee status changes, terminations, and COBRA administrati
onServe as the primary point of contact for employee questions related to benefits, leave programs, eligibility, claims issues, and policy interpretati
onManage leave administration processes including FMLA, ADA accommodations, short-term disability, long-term disability, personal leaves, and applicable state leave progra
msEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and mo
rePartner with benefit brokers, carriers, consultants, and vendors to support plan administration, compliance updates, and program enhancemen
tsCoordinate and support annual open enrollment activities including employee communication, education, system configuration, and enrollment auditi
ngConduct regular audits of benefits data, payroll deductions, billing reconciliations, dependent eligibility, ACA tracking, and HRIS recor
dsSupport wellness initiatives and employee engagement programs designed to improve participation and employee experien
ceMaintain accurate employee benefits records and ensure the confidentiality of sensitive employee informati
onAssist with benefits reporting, analytics, budgeting support, and compliance documentati
onSupport HRIS and benefits platform administration, including ongoing system enhancements and integratio
nsStay current on changing benefits laws and proactively recommend process improvements and compliance updat

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Qualificati

ons3+ years of employee benefits administration experie
nceStrong working knowledge
of:F
MLA
ADALeave administrat
ionShort-term disabil
ityLong-term disabil
ityOpen enrollm
entBenefits compliance and administrat
ionExperience working directly with benefit brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrat
orsExperience administering employee benefits within an HRIS platf
ormStrong understanding of benefits auditing, payroll deduction reconciliation, and HRIS data integr
ityExcellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving ski
llsStrong communication and employee service ski
llsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environm
entHigh level of professionalism and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee informat
ionProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Ex