Job Description
Our Opening and Your Responsibilities
We are seeking a skilled Benefits Specialist who will focus on the facilitation of employee health, welfare, and retirement benefit plans to ensure compliance with applicable laws and recordkeeping requirements. As the primary point of contact for escalated benefits questions and issues, the Benefits Specialist will partner with internal Finance teams, HR, IT, employees, external vendors, and auditors to deliver exceptional service. This role requires a deep understanding of benefit plan administration and regulatory compliance, along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Managing day to day benefit administration responsibilities
Manage data to support internal and external audit requests
Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings for all group plans.
Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.
Assist in the review of plan documents and materials.
Provide suggestions for continuous improvements, work closely with payroll and HR Services.
Partner with MT HR team members and act as liaison with benefit vendors for escalated employee issues,
appeals
Provide timely, accurate, courteous, and appropriate responses to employees.
Work with vendor partners to develop and update interfaces as necessary.
Ensure compliance with related laws, rules and regulations as needed.
Run standard reports and perform ad hoc reporting as requested.
Administer account based plans to ensure process flow and ensure plan funding requirements; conduct
payment analysis and partner with finance (treasury, accounting, payroll) for invoicing, banking transfers,
intercompany invoices.
Conduct internal audits on eligibility, billing, and system transmissions to ensure data/system integrity.
Develop and deliver communication materials and educational resources to help employees understand their
benefits and wellness options
Oversee Employee Wellness Incentive Program
Provide support during the annual open enrollment period.
Contribute to special projects and assignments as needed.
Other duties may be assigned
What You Need to Succeed
Bachelor's degree in related field would be preferred
At least 3-5 years of experience: professional employee benefits experience with strong knowledge of administration and compliance for retirement and health and welfare programs, HIPAA, The Affordable Care Act, COBRA, IRS regulations, consumer driven health plans (CDHPs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA's) ERISA, self-insured health plans; understanding of benefits billing process and other employee benefit related laws and regulations.
Proficient in MS Office tools
Experience in using Sharepoint
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
Our Offer to You
Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire
Tuition reimbursement, employee wellness programs, plus other perks and discounts
Parental and caregiver leave policies
All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
Global market strength and worldwide leadership in weighing
A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation
Thousands of patents, design and innovation awards
A commitment to extraordinary service on our state-of-the-art equipment
About Mettler Toledo
Working at Mettler Toledo means you are impacting the world in important ways. Our precision measuring devices span the world's laboratories, production facilities, and retail stores. We manufacture, sell, and service instruments that detect, measure, and weigh - from the infinitely small to the largest of vehicles or airplanes.
We help feed the world. We impact how food is produced, packaged and made safe.
We help keep you healthy. Our instruments make it possible for scientists to develop new drugs and bring life-saving medicines to the world.
Mettler Toledo products are important to the production and consistent quality of every kind of consumer product.
No matter how far human kind goes to explore new frontiers, Mettler Toledo is there to help make it happen.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
