The Benefits and Wellness Specialist is a detail-oriented individual with superb analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, who will assist with benefits administration, strategy, compliance, best practices, wellness initiatives and leave administration. The ideal candidate will be passionate about employee benefits and compliance, educating team members, and providing the support they need.

 

• Serve as subject matter expert for health & welfare plans, retirement, disability, and leave management.
• Serve as first point of contact for escalated inquiries, looping in Benefits Director when needed.
• Process Benefit invoices, create self-bills and work with accounting and vendors to make payments.
• Lead special projects as needed, working independently and in teams with other Benefits Department members.
• Oversee compliance postings, ensuring all are updated within the company database and across all office locations.
• Work with Benefits Director on the annual open enrollment process; presenting education programs to various levels of the company engaging with vendors, brokers, TPA’s, carriers and management to implement, communicate and initiate changes and the development of communication materials.
• Partner with the Benefits Director to successfully complete audits and regulatory filings for all benefit plans.
• Oversee and administer various leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, PFL, PPL, short term and long term disability, personal leave, and workers’ compensation.
• Review and process employee leave requests, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements. Communicate with employees regarding their leave status and documentation needs.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding their leave status, eligibility, and questions related to benefits during leave. Provide guidance on leave options and documentations requirements.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis and reporting of Benefit plans and data using ADP Workforce Now.
• Evaluate health and wellness initiatives as well as benefit plan offerings and recommend enhancements/updates/changes based on business need, employee demand and current market offerings.
• Coordinate with vendors to facilitate wellness seminars (health and financial).
• Investigates and resolves eligibility file issues; researches and resolves file discrepancies reported by carriers.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Labor Relations, or related field required.
• 3 years’ experience in HR or Benefits Specialist position, or related, required.
• Knowledge of Section 125 regulations, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, IRS, and FLSA regulations.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills- Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• High Emotional Intelligence (EQ)- Adept at dealing with social/emotional conflicts.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and experience with benefit plan design and compliance reporting.

National Debt Relief was founded in 2009 with the goal of helping an expanding number of consumers deal with overwhelming debt. We are one of the most-trusted and best-rated consumer debt relief providers in the United States. As a leading debt settlement organization, we have helped over 450,000 people settle over $10 billion of debt, while empowering them to lead a healthier financial lifestyle and feel free to live their best life. At National Debt Relief, we treat our clients like real people. Our purpose is to elevate, empower, and transform their lives.

 

Rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau, our goal is to help individuals and families get out of debt with the least possible cost through conducting financial consultations, educating the consumer and recommending the appropriate solution. We become our clients' number one advocate to help them reestablish financial stability as quickly as possible.

 

National Debt Relief is a certified Great Place to Work®!

Forbes names National Debt Relief Best Debt Settlement Company of 2023!

3X Award Winner for Best Customer Service, Best Experience with Staff, and Best for Transparency by Consumer Affairs!

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for each position across the US. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This good faith pay range is provided in compliance with NYC law and the laws of other jurisdictions that may require a salary range in job postings. The salary for this position is $31.75 to $37.75 per hour.

National Debt Relief is a team-oriented environment full of rewards and growth opportunities for our employees. We are dedicated to our employee's success and growth within the company, through our employee mentorship and leadership programs.

 

Our extensive benefits package includes:

• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Sick Days, and Vacation
• 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Pre-tax Transit Benefits
• No-Cost Life Insurance Benefits
• Voluntary Benefits Options
• ASPCA Pet Health Insurance Discount

 

National Debt Relief is a certified Great Place to Work®!

 

National Debt Relief is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.

 

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