Benefit Specialist

Full Time
Portland, OR 97211
Posted Today
Job description
About Us:
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, TEC has 30+ locations from Seattle to San Diego to the Midwest, serving thousands of customers across Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota.

TEC Equipment features Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks, Hino and Isuzu medium duty trucks, Wabash trailers and Cottrell auto transport trailers. We offer a large and desirable inventory of new Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks and all makes of used trucks. Our full-service line-up also features quality parts, state-of-the-art service, collision centers and fuel, leasing/rental, financing, and insurance. Our locations are authorized service centers for Mack, Volvo, Cummins, Meritor, Eaton and Fuller warranties. TEC truly offers the convenience of one-stop shopping for all trucking-related needs.
Overview:
The Benefits Administrator is the primary contact for employee benefits questions and is responsible for the administration of TEC group benefits and leave programs (including but not limited to group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, workers’ compensation, life insurance, flexible spending plan, 401(k) plan, and state and federal family and medical leave).

The person in this position must embody TEC company values: Teamwork, Entrepreneurship, and Customer Focus, and always exercise a high-level of ethical behavior and confidentiality. This position works collaboratively with HR team members to ensure optimal processes/smooth workflow and a high-level of service to internal customers. All work is performed in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations and in accordance with department processes.
Responsibilities:
  • Oversee day-to-day administration of benefit plans across the company. This includes timely invoice payments/generation and reconciliation, arrears reporting, newly eligible employee enrollment, HCM system maintenance, auto file feed audits, terminations, and state or city specific reporting.
  • Oversee all leave of absence programs and processes (FMLA, state leave, personal leave, etc.). Follow up with employees who request leaves of absence to ensure understanding of policy and required return date, to gather essential documentation, and track time away from work and unpaid benefits premiums during leave. Maintain appropriate communication with employees and managers on leave status and return to work process and requirements. Ensure managers understand intermittent leave requirements. Partner with management and HR Business Partners on complex employee leave issues. Coordinate pay while on leave information with Payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
  • Oversee Workers’ Comp process. Partner with Workers’ Comp carrier to ensure claim process is handled properly and ensure employees are receiving appropriate care/can return to work as quickly as possible. Partner with management and HR Business Partners on complex workers’ comp issues.
  • In partnership with HR Business Partners, continuously improve processes and training to managers in areas such as leave of absences and workers comp.
  • Act as the primary contact for manager and employee inquiries on TEC’s benefit plans. research and resolve issues as appropriate independently or in partnership with broker/vendors
  • Partner with HRBPs on ADA/accommodation related requests and issues.
  • Maintain up to date knowledge and ensure compliance in all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. This includes but is not limited to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), IRS cafeteria and flex spending plans, state and federal leave laws, Workers’ Comp, ADA, etc.
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • High volume benefits experience in a primarily non-exempt environment.
  • Benefits experience in highly regulated states, like Oregon, Washington and California.
  • Knowledge of group health plans and programs, 401(k), Workers’ Comp, and leaves of absence
  • Excellent communication skills and follow through.
  • Effective prioritization and an understanding of when to escalate an issue.
  • Excellent detail orientation, organization, and time management skills.
  • Prior use of HCM systems and intermediate Excel skills (Vlookup, formulas, etc.)
  • Ability to analyze data to identify problems, trends, root causes, and recommend solutions.
  • Ability to act with a sense of urgency and prioritize multiple projects with limited supervision.
Benefits:
TEC provides our employees and their families with a full menu of health, wellness, and retirement benefits.

New hires are eligible to participate in TEC Equipment’s comprehensive benefits plan the first of the month following your date of hire.

  • Choice of two comprehensive medical plan options that include prescription drug coverage
  • Choice of two dental plans that cover preventative and diagnostic care, basic and major services, and orthodontia for children
  • Vision care, discounted hearing exams, and hearing aids
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Education assistance
  • Seven paid holidays, vacation accrual of at least 48 hours per year, and paid sick
Statements:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all applicable screenings.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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