Benefits Specialist II

Job Description:

Benefits Specialist II - Retirement(Hybrid - Columbia, SC)

TheBenefits Specialist II - Retirementunder general supervision of the Benefits Supervisor, completes assigned benefits administration responsibilities focused on an assigned benefits specialty such as benefits accounting or retirement. Responsible for ensuring a positive experience for all existing retirees, new retirees, and current employees considering retirement. This employee is the first point of contact for any retirement questions regarding pension administration, monthly retiree billing, retiree medical insurance, Medicare coordination, and administrative questions. Researches and responds to retiree inquiries from customer service, current and perspective retirees, and vendors.

What you'll do
- Administers the retiree pension, medical (including prescription drug), and dental plans, ensuring all processes and retiree plan provisions are followed for both the retiree and the retiree's dependents in compliance with all applicable laws
- Reviews/interprets and can explain all retiree plan processes and provisions to various audiences in a professional meeting setting.
- Researches and responds to inquiries from plan participants, participant beneficiaries, and TPA's ensuring all information is provided in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with all applicable laws.
- Responsible for responding to retiree Assyst tickets promptly
- As the Retiree process subject matter expert instructs and mentors teammates on retiree processes and procedures
- Responsible for retiree communications, mailing projects, and leading campaigns related to retiree health, welfare benefit plans, and annual enrollment activities.
- Planning and performing specialized assignments and projects
- Enters retiree status and benefit changes for retirees and dependents in Oracle
- Handles retiree billing to ensure payments remain current
- Accurately calculates all pension estimates and retiree and dependent health and dental premiums.

What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in business or HR management (or related field) preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in the administration of retiree and or employee benefits with emphasis on knowledge of Medicare coordination and pension plans (or equivalent HR experience)
- Experience working in collaboration with various HR vendors
- Experience in HR project management preferably in retiree programs
- Professional certification (PHR/SPHR, CBP, etc.) preferred
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of employee and retiree benefit laws and regulations
- Experience with an HRIS and knowledge of Microsoft Office