Total Rewards Advisor

Job Title: Total Rewards Advisor
Location: Whippany, NJ
Zip Code: 07981
Keyword's: #Whippanyjobs; #Advisorjobs.
Start Date: Immediate

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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY-
As a key contributor to our team, you will lead efforts administering benefits programs, primarily in US health and welfare and retirement plans. Your work will ensure data integrity, compliance, and exceptional program delivery, all while promoting education and engagement throughout the organization.
If you are a proactive problem-solver with a strong foundation in benefits and leave of absence administration with a desire to drive positive change in an inclusive, evolving organization, this is the opportunity for you.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Health & Welfare Programs - 20%
* Build relationships with internal and external providers of benefit plans and systems ensuring accuracy and a positive employee experience in enrolling or using benefit plans.
* Assist with development and delivery of employee education about total rewards programs, coordinating with internal teams and vendors to ensure we deliver a consistent employee education experience across the organization.
* Provides guidance and counsel to internal teams and coaches on the requirements and provisions of benefit programs; assist with the resolution of potential problems.
* Manages the process for administration of benefit enrollments, changes, and qualifying events in HRIS. Communicates with the appropriate vendors, reconciles employee benefit enrollment files and invoices.
* Monitors plan limits, eligibility, and other restrictions on plan participation to ensure compliance with both plan provisions and regulatory requirements.
* Assists benefits team in providing consistent and accurate responses to employee benefits inquiries. Handle escalated benefits queries.
* Assists Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance activities. Determine employee eligibility for coverage based on measurement period, administrative period, and stability period rules. Assists completion and generation of the Company 1095-C forms to employees through vendor.
* Maintain a working knowledge of relevant regulatory matters and ensure benefit policies and procedures are compliant.
* Manage and closely monitor active employee and retiree inquiries; redirecting as needed and coordinate with other team members to respond in a timely manner to resolve all inquiries.
* Monitor benefit vendor and HRIS files in collaboration with internal partners.
Retirement Plan Administration - 60%
* Assist with the day-to-day administration of the U.S. qualified and non-qualified pension plans and 401(k) plans including pension benefit payment coordination and handling FICA taxation for non-qualified plans
* Manage and closely monitor active employee and retiree inquiries; redirecting as needed and coordinate with other team members to respond in a timely manner to resolve all inquiries.
* Assist with the day-to-day administration of spending accounts including employee HSA and FSA accounts, and the Employer Stock Purchasing Program.
* Assists with internal & outside auditors to plan for & respond to all auditing activities related to disability leave management.
* Input, review and analyze output from interfaces to ensure accurate payroll results.

HR Processes & Projects - 20%
* Partner with internal and external partners implement improvements as necessary for efficiency.
* Support internal and external partners with any system maintenance and coordination/testing of upgrades or improvements.
* Assist with the implementation, and communication of new plans, initiatives, and changes to existing programs as needed and during the annual benefits enrollment process.
* Interpret policies, procedures, and regulations for others.
* Propose improvements to systems, methods of work, and analysis to support continuous improvement efforts towards evolving business requirements as well as ensuring compliance with policies and statutory regulations.
* Facilitate monthly and annual compliance reporting as needed.
* Participate in Team meetings.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES
Education Requirement(s):
* BS/BA degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a closely related field required OR additional experience above the minimum may be considered in lieu of the required education for a year-for-year basis
* A minimum of 5 years progressive work experience in employee benefits administration required

Skill & Competency Requirements:
a. Experience answering employee inquires related to Health & Welfare, Retirement, and LOA questions as well as navigating through documents such as SPDs to provide direction.
b. Someone with good critical thinking skills, willing to collaborate on a variety of topics.
c. Customer experience/focus

Preferences:
* Workday, SAP & Kronos experience
* MS Excel and/or Access skills
* PHR, SPHR or other equivalent, related HR certificates
* Experience in one or more of the following: benefits, consulting, employee benefit transformation or employee total rewards.

Travel Requirements: (if applicable)
* May be asked to travel twice a year - more if business need arises

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, ve
teran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.