Health & Welfare Administrator II

From day one The Standard has worked hard to make a difference, by being different In 1906, our founder Leo Samuel chartered the first locally-based life insurance company to champion the communities of the Pacific Northwest. Today, his philanthropic spirit lives on. Every day, we follow in the footsteps of our founder by our involvement in the communities in which we live. Vibrant, healthy communities provide opportunities for people and a positive environment in which to live and do business. We believe that we have a responsibility to help build and maintain such communities. Our investment in social service, health, arts, education, environmental and civic causes is part of our commitment to building lasting relationships with our employees, customers and communities. Job Description Health & Welfare Administrator II Standard Retirement Services, Inc. If you're someone who likes to stand out from the crowd and make a positive difference, you'll fit in at The Standard. We set ourselves apart in the Retirement Plan business by paying attention to details as we are redefining what a Retirement Plan should be. If that's your kind of challenge, you could be our kind of employee. Consider joining our team. Join us, and discover our fresh, honest approach to relationships, and our commitment to the communities we serve. Direct, develop and deliver all Retirement Plans internal communications programs and material in collaboration with internal communications staff, business unit management/leadership and business unit consultants/partners. Manage client relations and administer Section 125 Flexible Benefit, 132 Qualified Transportation, and COBRA Plans within a regional office in order to achieve business growth and retain customers. Process/administer Section 125 Flexible Plans, 132 Qualified Transportation Plans, and COBRA Qualifying Events and premium collection and reconciliation. Includes reviewing claims for eligibility, entering claims, requesting funds, cutting and mailing checks, processing direct deposits, resolving debit card transactions, and writing denial letters. Process payrolls and contributions. Maintain client relationships. Includes plan design and consulting with clients, holding a variety of meetings including open enrollment preparation and meetings, responding to client, participant and administrator inquiries, and resolving participant disputes and other issues. Also includes new business client consultation in the areas of 125, 132, COBRA, HRAs and HSAs, documentation and plan implementation. Client billing. Prepare Plan documents. Datapath software set-up, including plan design, payroll, participant, debit card and website set-up. Perform non-discrimination testing and documentation, including cutback calculations. Keep up to date on regulations (125, 132, COBRA, HRAs, HSAs) and business systems. Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred. Experience: 3 to 5 years experience in Flexible Benefit and COBRA Plans or equivalent. Professional certification required: Certified Section 125 Plan Administrator and Certified COBRA Administrator. The Standard has long recognized the benefits of a diverse workforce, and strives to provide a culture which recognizes the unique contributions of each of our employees. Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Equal Opportunity employers. Standard Insurance requires a criminal background investigation, drug test, plus employment and education verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable. If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=491809-3-403 www.standard.com