Description

We are in search of a Benefits Specialist to join our clients' team in the manufacturing industry located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States. This role offers a long-term contract employment opportunity where you will be expected to conduct analysis, research, and administration of effective benefits programs. You will be focusing on US and Canada regions while utilizing your analytical skills and knowledge of benefit plans.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize analytical skills and knowledge of US and Canada benefit plans to assist in plan and program design, develop metrics, and financial tracking.

• Work closely with benefit vendors to manage benefit system requirements and program spend.

• Provide research and analytics to support the analysis, design and administration of US and Canada employee benefit programs.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for benefit data and plan designs, including researching and analyzing data, creating reports and presentations, preparing reconciliations and assist with recommendations.

• Analyze and report on benefit program utilization trends across the organization and make recommendations for improvement.

• Participate in marketing of benefit plans, service providers and programs, vendor evaluation and selection.

• Assist in the implementation and launch of new benefit plans, service providers and programs.

• Ensure accuracy of employee and benefit database via audits and system correction; perform reconciliation of benefit vendor data files, closed loop payroll, direct billings and payments and/or invoices.

• Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring US and Canada benefit plan design and operation is consistent with plan documentation as well as SOP and compliance requirements.

• Collaborate on special projects with other key stakeholders such as Payroll, IS and other HR teams; function as subject matter expert on benefits in these projects

Requirements • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with CRM systems

• Proven ability in administering benefits functions

• Experience with claim administration

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Proficiency in using Workday software

• Strong skills in managing employee relations

• Experience in disability benefits and disability claims management

• Ability to manage vendor relationships effectively

• Background in Human Resources (HR) Administration within the manufacturing industry

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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