Benefits Specialist Iii

Job Description

BIW is looking to hire a Benefits Specialist III that has a strong analytical skill set and ability to act as a project lead for several programs across all Benefit areas.

This individual will be responsible for:

• Providing project management support for discreet programs across all Benefits areas. Act as project lead and drive projects to successful completion.
• Is considered a reporting subject matter expert and is required to deliver routine reporting as assigned and respond to ad hoc reporting requests. Troubleshoots and resolves data discrepancies and fallouts.
• Managing monthly pension data submission and funding process.
• Providing counsel and advice to employees/participants on benefits related issues/questions and/or refers employees to service providers as appropriate including provision of service coverage for walk-ins and telephonic and email support.
• Act as the primary backup to Benefits Specialists for Retirement Benefit plan administration.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining reporting tools necessary to manage, administer and track data associated with Paid Time Off and Compensated Time Off programs.
• Support HR projects and Initiatives. Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• Associates or Bachelor Degree in Business/HR Management or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Required/Preferred Experience

• Advanced computer skills with working experience, knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Windows based programs.
• Strong proficiency in excel, including but not limited to capturing and recording important data, using formula functions, sorting and filtering data, and utilizing pivot tables.
• Outstanding analytical and problem--solving skills with exceptional attention to detail, both with quantitative and qualitative data.
• Ability to manage assigned complex data projects which may include analyzing information, and becoming the subject matter expert on the assigned project with support from the Principal of Benefits.
• Track record of clear, effective and engaging public speaking and/or training experience with varied target audiences required.
• 3-5 years’ experience in administration of employee benefit plans, specifically Retirement plans preferred.
• 3-5 years’ customer service experience preferred.
• Experience with database management preferred.
• Experience working in a union and/or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with HR information systems (e.g. PeopleSoft) preferred.