Sr. Associate, Benefits

Position Overview:

Chemonics International seeks a Sr. Associate for Benefits. The Benefits Sr. Associate is responsible for day-to-day operations of group benefits programs while ensuring compliance with federal and state law. The associate will assist employees with benefits enrollment and questions, coordinates all insurance billing and invoice reconciliation, and maintains employee database and files.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to staff regarding administration of benefit programs including, but not limited to, group health, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and leave

• Serve as initial point of contact for enrollment assistance in Employee Self-Service (ESS) for new hires and employees experiencing qualifying life events

• Conduct audits and reconciliations of health and welfare plans to ensure the accuracy of monthly invoices; identifies issues and resolves administrative problems with the carrier representatives and/or Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and Payroll

• Conduct benefits orientations and trains new hires on how to use the ESS portal

• Monitor ESS to ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in payroll system for payroll deduction

• Organize and manage internal-facing events including annual enrollment, and benefits fair

• Provide complex customer support in all benefit programs including, but not limited to, claim resolution, protected leave case management, and workers compensation (including DBA) claims

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of communication to large employee groups or staff including annual disclosures for distribution to staff

• Support benefits-related research as needed and prepares ad hoc reports upon request

• Assist with developing and updating policies as necessary

• Stay abreast of state and federal leave requirements and ensures company compliance with the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (and corresponding amendments), the Employee Retirement Income Act, the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Department of Labor. Responsible for current and accurate state statutory Workers' Compensation laws and OSHA reporting requirements

• Build knowledge of benefits regulations policies, and best practices, through industry membership affiliations

• Perform other duties as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with employee benefits plans required.

• Previous experience working with international benefits and compensation plans preferred.

• Previous experience working with state and federal leave requirements and worker's compensation case and claims preferred.

• Ability to maintain discretion and work with highly confidential and/or protected information required

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both verbal and written communications; strong cross-culture communication and sensitivity skills

• Demonstrated ability to handle routine administrative tasks and operational issues

• Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail, organization, and time management

• Demonstrated ability to follow standard practices and procedures, receive general instruction and supervision, and contribute to projects and initiatives

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated resourcefulness in problem-solving and initiative to learn new skills

• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications

• Language proficiency for geographic area assigned preferred

• Previous experience working in international development and/or living or conducting volunteer work in developing countries preferred

Apply by January 24th, 2025. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Chemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Chemonics, or (c) consistent with Chemonics legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)