Benefits Specialist

A-Core:
Concrete Specialists is a growing company of people who make an effort to do their very best every day. We have been hiring and developing many of the concrete industry’s most highly skilled and safety conscious individuals for 50 years. A-Core was founded from one man’s desire to make enough money to feed his family. It has now grown to 15 offices in 10 states with over 350 employees and growing.

This position is responsible for working side by side with our HR Manager to manage benefits and will primarily handle employee benefits, leaves of absence, and 401K enrollments. The Benefits Specialist will also assist the team with any other benefits-related tasks as needed. This position will report directly to the HR Manager.

• Administer various employee benefits, including enrollments of group insurance, medical and dental, accident and disability, and health maintenance programs, 401(k), and other voluntary deductions.
• Communicate and educate employees to explain and promote benefit programs.
• Conduct benefits orientation sessions for new employees.
• Ensure accurate and timely enrollment and changes to benefit plans.
• Collaborate with HR Manager and benefit brokers to resolve issues and ensure smooth administration.
• Monthly auditing of invoices and administration of employee enrollments.
• Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
• Handle all HR compliance testing and requirements such as EEOC Filing, Form 5500, 401k Audits, etc.
• Staying up to date with relevant federal, state, and local regulations related to benefits administration.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for team members’ inquiries and respond promptly and effectively.
• Will conduct quarterly audits and summaries regarding this role.
• Recognizing the need to remain flexible and display a strong sense of urgency.
• Assist with ongoing DOT requirements
• Manage Wellness program initiatives

• 2-3 years supporting benefits administration
• Very high sense of urgency
• Must be empathetic to others
• Proficient in Word, Excel, HRIS and/or other applicable database programs
• Strong ability to communicate with a high level of service to all team members face to face, over the phone, and in written communication
• Very Strong organizational skills and an eye for detail
• Be an innovative thinker with a “yes” mentality
• On-site attendance required

• HR Degree or HR/Benefit Experience
• Experience with an HRIS system

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All A-Core Inc. employees are expected to completely adhere to the safety policies practiced throughout the construction industry.

A-Core is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every at A-core to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.