Benefits Specialist (Island Palm Communities)

WinnCompanies is looking for a Benefits Specialist to join our Island Palm Communities team located in Honolulu, HI.
In this role, you will be responsible for administering and communicating benefit programs. As a Benefits Specialist, you will act as liaison between employees and insurance carriers to resolve benefit-related problems and ensure effective utilization of plans and positive employee relations. You'll participate in the development, recommendation and installation of new or modified plans and employee benefit policies, and administers existing plans.

Responsibilities

• Administer health and welfare benefit plans including, but not limited to: medical, dental, life, disability, retirement (401k) and supplemental programs.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws affecting group benefit management administration, including but not limited to: ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, Section 125, Qualified Medical Child support Orders, Form 5500, USERRA and state regulations.
• Participate in annual benefits renewal. Audit health and welfare benefit plan enrollment data to ensure accuracy. Reconcile and process monthly carrier premium invoices and ensure timely payment. 
• Administer all aspects of the leave of absence program; develop strong working relationships with vendors and third-party administrator (TPA) to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely claims administration and excellent customer service.
• Partner with third party administrator (TPA) to oversee eligibility, tracking and reporting, ensuring compliance with FMLA and ADA and reasonable accommodation oversight.
• Track incident reporting and coordinate post-accident care and drug testing.
• Oversees return to work program and collaborates with providers and managers on Return to Work status and modified duty requests.
• Collaborates on appropriate handling of benefits impacted by leaves of absence, return-to-work, and end-of-employment such as; medical, dental, life, and disability. Completes all applicable and mandatory OSHA reporting. 
• Advise and counsel employees and their dependents on existing benefits. Respond to benefit inquiries and complaints; monitor questions and requests from the HR Helpdesk.
• Process employee benefits in ADP. Maintain contact with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, employees and beneficiaries to facilitate proper and complete utilization of benefits for all employees.
• Process resignation requests, track turnover metrics and reporting, and involuntary termination coordination with Regional HR Manager
• Participate in the creation, design and implementation of comprehensive benefit communications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 3-5 years previous Benefits Administration experience.
• Experience with computer systems, particularly Microsoft Office Suites.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding and experience with administering complex leaves of absence and reviewing reasonable accommodation requests.
•  Knowledge of complex benefit design, administrative concepts and compliance requirements.
• Experience with oversite of Workers Compensation administration.
• Knowledge of ADP.
• Knowledge of healthcare trends and Hawaii laws regarding Benefits and Worker’s compensation.
• Knowledge of Treasury and IRS rules or HSAs and high deductible health plans, flexible spending accounts.
•  Workers Compensation experience.

Why Island Palm Communities?Teamwork, innovation, and mutual respect.  At Island Palm Communities, our team members are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge them to constantly be their best in our fast-paced workplace. Our team members are committed to helping people in the communities we serve, and we reward our team’s passion and hard work with competitive pay, amazing benefits, and learning and growth opportunities.    
As part of WinnCompanies, we are a nationally recognized leader in property management and development with 4,400+ team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 24 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. WinnCompanies is the #1 manager of affordable housing and a leader in developing and managing mixed-use properties, market rate properties and military housing.
Our Benefits:- Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays, generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service, paid sick time, annual day of service, and floating holiday)- 401(k) plan with a company match- Various comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options for you and your family- Flexible Spending Account