Benefits Administrator
Company: Utah Transit Authority
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: October 5, 2024
Job Description:
Utah Transit Authority
As directed by the Benefits Supervisor, administers benefits
related programs. Oversees benefit enrollment offerings to new
employees, approves enrollment in benefit software, enters and
authorizes participant status/eligibility changes and terminations
in benefit software/ HRIS, and completes benefit
enrollment/changes/termination reporting to vendors. Research
issues involving benefit eligibility, enrollment, and payroll
deduction errors. Completes payroll processes to collect or
reimburse premiums based on mid-month benefit plan changes.
Educates employees/participants on benefit plans. Provides
excellent customer service support to internal and external
customers. Participates in onsite visits to assist employees in
benefit enrollment processes during Open Enrollment. Ensures
compliance with company policies and applicable federal and state
laws/regulations such as the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA),
HIPAA, COBRA, and IRC. Completes additional assignments and duties
as needed.EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Human Resources Management, or
related field.EXPERIENCE:
- Two years direct experience administering benefit
plans.Knowledge
- In-depth understanding of benefit plan designs and programs,
including benefit eligibility provisions, benefit coverage details,
and benefit limitations.
- Functional knowledge of laws and requirements re: ACA, COBRA,
HIPAA, FMLA, and Medicare.
- Claims background and experience preferred.Skills:
- Intermediate level proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel
(preferred).
- Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational
skills, including during tight processing deadlines.
- High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and
confidential situations.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage shifting
responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-functional teamwork
environment.Ability to:
- Research and solve complex benefits related issues as they
arise.
- Understand and articulate various benefit terms, plan details,
and programs.
- Build effective relationships at all levels of the
organization.
- Keep detailed logs and accurate records.This job requires
regular and predictable in-person attendance.-OR-An equivalent
combination of relevant education and experience.[UTA reserves the
right to determine the equivalencies of education and
experience.]UTAs benefits package for full-time administrative
employees includes:
- Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term
disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with
Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between
Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical
coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in
the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners
(eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
- Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost
to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent
children.
- 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick
days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
- 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per
year.
- Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule
and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions
and company matching.
- Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available
for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course
of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
- Training, development, and career advancement
opportunities.
- Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement
(after 12 months of employment).
- Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their
dependent children.
- Employee assistance program includes counseling, legal
services, financial planning, etc.
- UTA Well a comprehensive wellness program designed to support
employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
- Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to
VASA Fitness.For more information on UTAs Total Rewards benefits
package, please visit:https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefitsPay
Range: $56,000.00 or more depending on experienceIf interested,
apply before: Open until filled* Utah Transit Authority is an Equal
Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans,
sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and
people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants
needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human
Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays notice prior
to the need for the accommodation is required.*Utah Transit
Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and
alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part40,655, and219. All
offers for employment are contingent upon a successful
pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a
non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected.
All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident
testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees
are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.PM21
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Keywords: Utah Transit Authority, Logan , Benefits Administrator, Other , Salt Lake City, Utah
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