Benefits Consultant

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Job Description

The Benefits Consultant specializing in employee benefits is a pivotal member of the Total Rewards/Benefits Team. This role drives collaboration across the HR organization to ensure all aspects of the Benefits process are functioning well. The ideal candidate will manage the payroll aspect of benefits and new hire onboarding while partnering closely with internal stakeholders on delivering Benefits. As a Benefits Consultant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance, facilitate a smooth benefits delivery process, offer essential support to employees and reinforce the company's commitment to their well-being.

Who you are:

• Excellent at customer service and providing assistance to employees and leadership

• Enjoys collaboration and engaging various groups across the enterprise

• Takes the initiative and sees things through to completion

What you will do:

Health & Welfare Benefits

• Administer Health and Welfare benefits, including providing escalated benefits support for all HR Service Center requests and for direct requests from HRBPs and payroll 

• Manage financial aspects of benefits including invoice submission, including self-billed benefits, details of payments and reconciliation of benefit deductions to ensure accurate General Ledger posting and payroll processing

• Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums and plan administration

• Provide employee related reporting for benefit plan analysis, eligibility, coverage, and costs

• Serve as a liaison to resolve issues related to eligibility, coverage, and claims between employees and benefit vendors

• Oversees electronic interfaces and reporting of data to and from 3rd party vendors; including auditing for accuracy

• Supports the annual administration of the Open Enrollment process for U.S. based employees

• Assists the HR Team with the Onboarding process to include benefit updates, office hours for Q&A and supporting dependent verification, etc.

• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes

• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations including timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees

What you bring:

• Solid understanding of different benefit plans (health, vision & dental insurance etc.) and relevant regulations

• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail

• Skilled in computing rates, ratios, and percentages in gathering and applying benefits data

• Ability to prioritize effectively, while recognizing complex situations and when there is a need to escalate for resolution

• Can maintain confidentiality of protected and sensitive data and ensure compliance with HIPAA

• The ability to work with people in sensitive situations with empathy, objectivity, and respect

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective interactions with employees and stakeholders at all levels

• Strong project management skills with proven ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience with Benefits Administration; with some Vendor Management experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration/Benefits Management or similar OR High School Diploma and 6 years of experience with Benefits Administration; with some Vendor Management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications in HR (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, GBA, CLMS) are advantageous

• Experience with HRIS and leave management software is a plus (Workday)

• Experience with Open Enrollment planning

This role is designated as Hybrid, based out of our Charlotte, NC Headquarters

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.