Benefits Specialist

Details: The Shaw Group provides premier engineering, design, construction, and maintenance services to government and private-sector clients in a wide array of industries, including the energy, environmental, infrastructure, and emergency response markets. We are currently seeking the following Benefits Specialist in our Baton Rouge, LA office.JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIESManages , administers and maintains the company benefits programs. Responsible for ensuring that that the Company retains a competitive benefits posture in the marketplace. Duties include the planning, development and administration of various employee benefit programs including but not limited to Health and Welfare (group medical, disability and life) plans. Responsible for the detailed analysis in presenting recommendation of new and/or enhanced employee benefit plans. Ensures all plans are in compliance with legal requirements. Also, functions as a liaison between benefit administration outsourcer, plan vendors and employees on level 3 issues. Has a sound knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the benefits space. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve products or services in the benefits arena. Monitors and controls costs and makes recommendations on overall cost savings. Resolves complex problems and evaluates and assesses new approaches on current processes and issues.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES/EXPERIENCE•Minimum 5 years of progressive benefits experience including corporate benefits background•Bachelor's degree•Sound Health and Welfare, Disease Management, and 401k benefit plan knowledge•Sound knowledge of benefit accounting practices and ability to maintain different accounting ledgers•Solid accounting skills to ensure proper invoice processing, payments and budgeting under health and welfare trusts•Develop financial reports for Qualified and Health and Welfare plans•Strong written communication skillsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES/EXPERIENCECEBS or CBP; Master's degree

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