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ARCO a Family of Construction Companies

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • St. Louis

AI generated summary

  • You should have a Bachelor’s in HR or Business, 5-8 years in benefits, UKG experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication. Be proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable.
  • You will assist associates with benefits inquiries, manage enrollments, maintain documents, process billing, conduct audits, troubleshoot issues, organize wellness programs, and support leave administration.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration preferred.
  • 5-8 years of related benefits experience preferred.
  • Experience within an HRIS system, specifically UKG, preferred.
  • Proactive, detail oriented, accurate, and self-directed.
  • Able to quickly adapt and prioritize activities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Have excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Experience analyzing and organizing data in Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for ensuring associates have a clear understanding of their benefits and that their inquiries or concerns are addressed promptly and accurately.
  • This may include communicating plan details, eligibility requirements, and enrollment processes, as well as working with providers to resolve any issues related to benefits such as claim or coverage disputes.
  • Develop and maintain company-specific documents with current and accurate information.
  • These documents should be clear and easy to understand, ensuring the associates have the information needed to make informed decisions.
  • Manage the new hire enrollments, life events, and annual open enrollment process by facilitating orientations, auditing elections, and ensuring information is properly transmitted to carriers.
  • Prepare monthly billing by calculating, reconciling, and processing payments through accounting for all benefit providers.
  • Conduct periodical audits and analyze data to ensure data integrity across platforms.
  • Troubleshoot routine and non-routine matters relating to the administration of benefits, recommending solutions to rectify the issue to prevent future issues of the same nature.
  • Organize and execute wellness programs and initiatives in alignment with broader strategies to promote associate health and well-being.
  • Assist with the administration of associate leaves of absence as needed by acting as a liaison between associates, HR teams, and the third-party absence management provider.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of the benefits administration process.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Benefits Specialist?

The primary responsibility of the Benefits Specialist is to oversee various aspects of benefits administration, including enrollment, communication, compliance, and resolving benefit-related issues, while ensuring that associates have access to the benefits they need.

What kind of experience is preferred for this position?

A preferred candidate will have 5-8 years of related benefits experience, along with experience within an HRIS system, specifically UKG.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this role?

A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration is preferred for this role.

What benefits do we offer to associates?

We offer an industry-leading performance-based bonus program, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401k options, tuition reimbursement, scholarships for associates’ children, paid sabbaticals, paid volunteer leave, charitable matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

Is the company committed to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, the company is committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion and values various backgrounds and experiences among our associates.

What kind of programs does the Benefits Specialist organize?

The Benefits Specialist organizes and executes wellness programs and initiatives that align with broader strategies to promote associate health and well-being.

How does the company handle leaves of absence?

The Benefits Specialist assists with the administration of associate leaves of absence by acting as a liaison between associates, HR teams, and the third-party absence management provider.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, we support professional development through tuition reimbursement for associates seeking further education.

Is there a bonus program available?

Yes, we offer an industry-leading performance-based bonus program to recognize and reward exceptional performance.

What skills are essential for a successful Benefits Specialist?

Essential skills include being proactive, detail-oriented, accurate, self-directed, able to adapt and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, and having excellent communication and collaboration skills. Experience in analyzing and organizing data in Excel is also required.

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies

We're design-build experts that are always looking for the best and brightest to join our nationwide team.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1992
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

ARCO's goal is the same today as it was when we founded the company 30 years ago – to be the best design-build contractor in the industry and to serve our clients with expert skill and high integrity. We make the construction process enjoyable and beneficial for our associates and customers. Our first core value is to "treat people fairly and do the right thing." We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. From recruiting, training, and hiring practices, to the selection of our subcontractors, we understand that the diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers.