Headquartered in Ft. Wayne, IN, Tippmann Group is a privately held holding company for Tippmann Construction, Tippmann Properties, and Interstate Warehousing. Our companies are recognized as national leaders in refrigerated construction, distribution, and warehousing solutions, as well as property management.
Position Overview:
The Employee Benefits Coordinator is responsible for managing and administering the company’s employee benefits for programs including health insurance, retirement plans, disability and leave-of-absence, and other benefits. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, providing support to employees regarding their benefits. Additionally, the Employee Benefits Coordinator will cross-train as back-up support to the payroll team.
What You’ll Do:
Administer Employee Benefits Programs:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending plans, retirement plans, etc.)
- Coordinate the annual open enrollment process, including employee communication and system updates.
- Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations in a timely manner.
Employee Support:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employees with questions or issues regarding their benefits.
- Educate employees on available benefits and how to utilize them effectively.
- Resolve employee issues related to benefits, including claims and billing discrepancies.
Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ACA, and others.
- Review form 5500’s
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations and adjust company policies accordingly
- Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in employee benefits.
- Assist in the onboarding process by explaining benefits to new hires.
- Cross-train as back-up support to the payroll team.
- Occasional travel may be required for Open Enrollment events
- Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in benefits administration
- Professional certifications (e.g. CEBS, SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR) are a plus
- High level of confidentiality.
- Experience with Paycom software is a plus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration systems.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Quarterly bonus program
- 7 paid holidays
- Paid vacation time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Company paid life insurance.
- 401k plan with company match
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