Benefit Specialist

PurposeUnder general supervision, administers one or more of the following benefit plans: COBRA, Long Term Disability, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k), or Health and Welfare plans. Investigates and resolves specific benefit problems or issues between employees and appropriate vendors.Description  · Administers one or more benefit programs.· Consults with and advises employees regarding all benefit related inquiries and work with appropriate resources to resolve all issues.· Maintains employee benefits records and prepares required reports.· Coordinates and maintains accurate communications to customers.· Perform weekly and or monthly benefit processes.· Ability to analyze and reconcile monthly process.· Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with employees, customers and vendors.· Seeks on ways to improve daily work processes to enhance quality, productivity and customer service.· Assist in annual processes and testing as needed.Requirements· Superior oral and written communication skills· Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a constantly changing environment· Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while maintaining a high level of responsiveness· Ability to quickly identify and understand problems and select appropriate resolutions· Excellent customer service skills· Ability to convert complex data into meaningful information so actionable plans can be developed If you are a defined benefits professional or hold strong administrative skills, attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly please apply online at www.spherioncareers.com enter order code 100472536 Since 1946, Spherion has been helping talented individuals find rewarding job opportunities that drive excellence in their career. Through a network of 700 offices nationwide, we place 300,000 job seekers in fulfilling office professional, industrial and contact center positions every year. Put our career specialists to work for you!