Benefits Specialist

Details: Interest Category: Business Operations/Admin/ITJob Description: URS is a top-tier contractor to the U.S. federal government, serving every branch of the Department of Defense, as well as the Department of Homeland Security, NASA, and other federal agencies. We are currently looking for a mid to senior level Benefits Specialist - excellent opportunity to work in the corporate offices of a large and successful company.Under the direction of the Benefits Manager this position will provide professional level support and analytical duties to maintain and administer company-wide benefit programs and policies. To include the administration of domestic and international health and welfare benefit plans, serving as contact for benefit inquiries and issues, reviewing and resolving issues utilizing plan documents and eligibility rules, analyzing and calculating premiums and supporting electronic benefit interface and vendor relationships.Essential Responsibilities of the position:1. Primary HR Contact to review and resolve benefit issues (enrollment, eligibility, benefit deductions, etc.).2. Coordinate with external vendors (ADP and insurance carriers) to resolve enrollment and eligibility issues.3. Assist in educating field HR Representatives regarding benefit policies, procedures and processes. 4. Liaison between employees and insurance companies to resolve issues.5. Run premium reports, reconcile reports to vendor invoices and process vendor payments.6. Run benefit reports as necessary.7. Conduct and/or participate in meetings to discuss various benefit-related issues, tasks, questions and programs.8. Assist in the implementation of new benefit programs.9. Assist in monitoring all benefit programs to ensure plans are designed and administered in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.10. Assist in the preparation of presentations and communications; conduct annual benefits meetings.11. Assist in the review of Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs).Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

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