Benefits Specialist - Corporate

Job Description

About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
Job Summary/Description:
The Benefits Specialist is primarily responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits plans, including, but not limited to, health and welfare benefits and the company's 401(k) and other retirement plans. The Benefits Specialist serves as a liaison between employees and management, providing guidance and support on all benefits-related matters.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Prepares and distributes communication materials related to benefit changes, updates, and deadlines
• Administers the benefits inbox - responding clearly and empathetically to benefit claim issues, plan provisions and 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees
• Processes the weekly benefits and 401(k) import deduction files from the various benefits vendors into the HRIS system to ensure timely setup of payroll deductions, including changes made due to status changes and/or qualifying events and changes to 401(k) elections
• Processes benefits-related contribution files, including HSA and 401(k) contributions files
• Processes invoices monthly to the appropriate carriers
• Audits the health/welfare and retirement (union and non-union groups) plans monthly to ensure accuracy of premiums, invoicing and benefit payroll deductions
• Ensure benefit compliance (HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, ERISA, etc.) across multiple states.
• Coordinates and assists with the annual benefits open enrollment season
• Completes other duties, as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (PHR, CP-HR) is a plus
• Extensive knowledge of employee health and welfare/retirement plans and the applicable Federal and State laws
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of excel (vlookup, pivot tables, etc) and other Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in benefits administration software (BSwift) and HRM software (UKG)

Experience:
• Typically, 5-10 years of experience in benefits administration or related HR role is preferred
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
Gray Media is a drug-free company

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-366z8n-216-73-216-144-42 in your application.