We are seeking a skilled Benefits Specialist to join our team in Princeton. In this role, you will support the administration, communication, and compliance of employee benefits programs, ensuring the well-being and satisfaction of our workforce. You will serve as a resource to employees, answering questions and guiding benefit decisions, while maintaining strict confidentiality and a high commitment to service. <br> Key Responsibilities: Administer and maintain the organization’s health, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefit plans. Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations, providing guidance throughout the process. Respond promptly to employee inquiries regarding benefit options, eligibility, claims, and coverage. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., COBRA, HIPAA, ACA). Partner with benefits vendors and brokers to resolve issues and coordinate annual renewals. Conduct benefits orientation sessions and support open enrollment activities. Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS related to benefits administration. Compile reports on benefits utilization, costs, and participation for management as needed. Continuously monitor industry trends and recommend enhancements to benefit offerings.
We are looking for a skilled Pension Specialist to join our team in New York, New York. This position offers an excellent opportunity within the non-profit sector and is structured as a Contract to permanent employment role. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in pension plan administration, financial reconciliation, and member account management, ensuring compliance with plan regulations and providing exceptional service.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Allocate premium payments to members' retirement accounts and investigate discrepancies between employer payments and employee premiums.<br>• Process new retirement applications, compensation adjustments, rollovers, terminations, and respond to employer inquiries regarding payment histories and related information.<br>• Conduct audits and analyses to confirm retirement plans comply with eligibility and provisions.<br>• Resolve account discrepancies by making necessary adjustments and reconciling unallocated employer payments.<br>• Collaborate with Legal & Compliance and Sales teams to support the onboarding of new employers.<br>• Manage delinquent accounts and research lost participants, transferring funds to suspense accounts when necessary.<br>• Reconcile daily and monthly premium transmissions and assist with invoice preparation and handling.<br>• Work closely with record keepers and external vendors to ensure accurate processing.<br>• Serve as a backup for team members and contribute to team tasks as needed.<br>• Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational goals.
