Job Description

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Benefits Specialist for one of our clients downtown St Louis. This position is suited for an HR Benefits Specialist who has strong hands on experience in benefits, HRIS systems, and working with healthcare and other benefit-related vendors.

Job Title: Sr. Benefits Specialist/Analyst

Work Model (Hybrid/Onsite/Remote): Hybrid

Schedule: 8AM - 5PM

Duration: Temp

Pay: $27-30 an hour

Job Description:

· Researches and resolves issues relating to benefits and payroll through the effective use of

vendors, brokers, system and firm policies and procedures in an efficient manner

· Interfaces with venders and brokers to ensure appropriate administrative support and

expedient problem resolution

· Administer and monitor the leave of absence process to include coordination with payroll,

documentation and tracking of FMLA and maintenance of legislative updates to remain

compliant with all laws and regulations at the federal and state levels

· Performs regular internal and external system maintenance to include new hires, changes,

terminations, and running necessary reports and file system transmissions as needed

· Prepares Welfare Plan IRS Form 5500 and all schedules to ensure accuracy and timely filing,

as well as preparation and distribution of Summary Annual Report

· Review/Audit Rates, Rules, Plans, etc., in PeopleSoft to ensure proper maintenance

· Testing of Benefits plan/rates for required PeopleSoft upgrades

· Responsible for updates/adjustments for imputed income for life insurance and benefit

eligibility for required ACA reporting

· Develops and conducts the benefit orientation for new hires as needed

· Works closely with the Director of Benefits during the open enrollment process to include

communications, premiums, meetings and benefit administration

· Facilitates Dependent Care annual testing process with FSA vendor and

manages/communicates any required changes for future benefit deductions

· Manage/Assist with RFPs and new vendor implementation including system set up, process

updates and required employee communications

· Identifies and prepares documents for posting on the Firm's intranet portal

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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