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At Davies, we get it... you are not just looking for a job, you are looking to build a life and a career. We believe in our people and realize that our success is a direct result of creating a learning atmosphere, leadership opportunities, and promoting from within. We believe that engaging in corporate social activities and working together as a team is a vital part of the Davies culture.
With a multinational global team, Davies Group is a specialist professional services and technology firm working in partnership with leading insurance, highly regulated, and global businesses. At Davies Group, we help clients to manage risk, operate core business processes, and to transform and grow. We deliver operations, consulting and technology solutions across the risk and insurance value chain, including excellence in claims, underwriting, distribution, regulation, customer experience, human capital, transformation, and change management.
Are you looking for a company that is Dynamic and Innovative where the employees are Connected and Succeed Together? If so, Davies may just be the right choice for you.
Job Overview
Davies North America is looking for a Senior Benefits Specialist to be responsible for assisting with the administration of all Health & Welfare and retirement benefits. Reporting to the Director of US Benefits, you will stay informed of changes pertaining to federal, state, and local requirements as they relate to benefits.
To be successful in this role, you need to have a solid understanding of various benefits processes, excellent organization skills, be a strong communicator with stakeholders at all levels as well as display discretion with sensitive and confidential information. You must have a minimum of 4 years of benefits administration with significant benefits and integration experience, possess advanced MS Excel skills and preferably have experience with ADP Workforce Now. Additionally, you will need to be familiar with HR metrics, dashboards, and HR business processes with superior time management skills and a high level of attention to detail as well as be able to develop/enhance processes and possess exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills while thinking critically to interpret data. This role is a full-time, home-based role position.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation
- Perform periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately
- Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in HRIS systems and maintain data integrity by running queries and performing regular data audits
- Develop and maintain complex HR reports and metrics using data from multiple HR data sources; data analytics and custom reporting includes reports for allocation/billing charges
- Gather, verify, and securely transport data as needed and develop efficiencies and/or streamline processes for data quality reporting
- Reconcile benefits invoices (to contracts and systems) including FICA distribution
- Act as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, disability, and retirement plan providers
- Assist the Director of Benefits in identifying the need for specific benefits in our company, researching the benefits market, and choosing the best benefits programs
- Implement new and manage existing benefits programs under the supervision of our Director of Benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and others
- Work with HRIS, Benefits team, and communications to create and maintain collateral for employees/HRBPs including new hire orientations, Open Enrollment materials, etc.
Special Projects
- Conduct ad hoc analyses as applicable
- Plan, coordinate, and manage the deliverables of special projects at the direction of the Senior VP HR and Shared Services team
- Work cross-functionally, internally, and externally, to specify and drive special projects
- Identify, track, and relay project risks; provide updates to appropriate parties
- Create procedures and policies for the successful implementation of new benefits programs
- Exhibit company values of We are Dynamic, We are Innovative, We are Connected, and We Succeed Together
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience and Qualifications
Required
- 4 – 6 years of experience in Human Resources and/or benefits administration
- Significant benefits and integration experience
- Working knowledge and experience with employee benefits administration
- Advanced MS Excel experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field of study
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification credential, or PHR/SPHR, GBA, CEBS, SPHR
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Familiar with HR metrics, dashboards, and HR business processes
- Superb organizational skills with high level of attention to detail and ability to develop/enhance processes
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and interpret data
- Capable of working collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Display discretion with sensitive and confidential information
- Superior time management skills with the ability to manage multiple, conflicting priorities while effectively managing time, prioritizing assignments, and working within deadlines
Essential Requirements
- Must have US work rights
- Must speak English
- 4 – 6 years of experience in Human Resources and/or benefits administration
- Significant benefits and integration experience
- Working knowledge and experience with employee benefits administration
- Advanced MS Excel experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the individual for this job and are subject to change with or without notice.
Diversity and Inclusion
Davies is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all genders, gender identity and expression, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, nationality, and belief (or lack thereof).
Rewards and Recognition
We embrace innovation and run an annual competition available for all teammates to submit their ideas. The top finalists travel to the current year’s competition site where they pitch their ideas to our investors. The winner receives funding to bring their idea to life and the runners up receive a reward for their involvement. Some of our teammates have moved across into brand new positions to further develop their ideas/projects!
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401k plan with employer matching
- Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
- Life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans
- Amazing Executive and Senior leadership as well as fabulous teammates
Position Type, Work Environment, and Physical Demands
This is a full time, home-based, salary, exempt position. This role predominantly operates remotely from a professional home-based office environment routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, photocopiers, and scanners and requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk while working on a computer. While performing the duties of this job, the individual will be required to regularly hear and talk. This is a largely sedentary role requiring the ability to sit at a desk, reach outward, use a phone, have use of fingers to operate office equipment such as a keyboard, mouse, phone, printer, copier, and to reach above the head, bend, or stand as necessary.
Location
Davies US, LLC is currently able to support employees residing in the following US locations: AK, AL, AR, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL (except Chicago & Cook County), IN, KY, KS, LA, MN (except Duluth, Minneapolis, & Saint Paul), MS, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, OH, OK, PA (except Philadelphia, Pittsburgh & Allegheny County), SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, and WY. If you live in—or are willing to relocate at your own expense to—any of the listed locations, we look forward to your application! If there is a required or preferred location for an open role, it will be listed in the job description. Should your state not be listed, please visit https://davies-group.com/location/ to locate a subsidiary near you.
