Benefit Specialist

Company Description

Drucker + Falk is a performance driven real estate services and investment firm with an 85-year history of delivering optimal asset value to our clients. We specialize in third party multifamily and commercial management, brokerage, investment sponsorship, asset development and construction consultation. We manage a diverse portfolio of more than 30,000 multifamily apartments, over three million square feet of commercial space, and have brokered more than a billion dollars in commercial transactions.

Job Description

DRUCKER + FALK 

The Benefits Specialist maintains and administers company benefits programs, and monitors and compiles records to ensure compliance with all ACA, FMLA, and other requirements. The Benefits Specialist serves as a liaison between vendors and employees and advises employees on eligibility, coverage, and other benefit matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Monitor data for reporting on W2, 6056 & 1095 and other required reporting to Government Agencies as required by law.
• Assist with compliance-related tasks for benefit plans including ERISA, ACA, IRS, etc.
• Report Medicare Part D for creditable coverage.
• Monitor Wellness program and employee credits.
• Assist new hires and existing employees with ADP benefit enrollment.
• Monitor benefit-related notifications in ADP.
• Maintains vendor contact to investigate and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Provides vendors appropriate documentation for life, and disability benefits claims, and other value- added plans.
• Prepares documentation for benefit plan changes and conveys information to employees.
• Assist employees with benefit requests and questions.
• Assure compliance with COBRA; receive and record COBRA insurance premium payments.
• Consult with HR Director on difficult or complex issues.
• Process monthly billing from insurance providers. Review billing for accuracy, correct coding, and advancements for payments.
• Verify the calculations of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance plans.
• Provide assistance to the HR Director with the renewal process.
• Complete reports for management as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications The qualifications listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform successfully in this role.

• Excellent Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with team members at all levels of the organization
• Ability to balance individual and team responsibilities
• Adaptable to evolving benefit-related technology
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality handling team member PHI
• Bachelor’s degree or at least 2 years of HR/benefits admin experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• ADP benefits/HRIS experience highly desired

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Design workflows and procedures.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Please submit resume with salary requirements 

Additional Information

Position offers outstanding growth potential, paid sick leave, vacation & holidays, full benefits and 401K participation. Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.