Corporate Benefits Specialist
Posted on: 28 Oct 2021
Omaha, NE
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Corporate Benefits Specialist will be responsible for administering benefits programs, delivering benefits training, coordinating benefits and wellness events, and responding to US Corporate employee inquiries. Acting as the internal benefits resource, collaborate with other corporate departments as appropriate to resolve issues.
Job Responsibilities:
Administer Leave of Absences (Disability, FMLA, EFL, etc.)
Consult with employee regarding leave
Support and guide employees through the application process
Act as liaison to 3rd party administrator
Keep managers up to date on employee’s approved leave
Partner with Payroll Department to process payments for all leaves
Track usage of all leaves
Respond to benefit-related questions and troubleshoot issues. Collaborate with HR Business Partners and IPG Corporate Benefits as needed.
Act as a liaison between IPG Benefits Department, HR Business Partners, and employees as needed.
Conduct benefits orientation for new hires.
Conduct annual open enrollment training.
Manage annual benefits/wellness fair.
Administer Education Assistance Program.
Conduct regular benefits-related employee webinars.
Contribute to monthly employee newsletter.
Reconcile annual PTO carryover.
Coordinate annual global wellness initiatives in partnership with HRBPs and Health Promotion Specialist.
Advise on voluntary benefits programs or supplemental benefits for Corporate employees in order to remain competitive in the marketplace. Stay on top of trends and best practices.
Act as a resource for exit conversations on topics such as COBRA, retiree benefits, etc.
Develop employee education and communication materials.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent related work experience required.
5+ years professional experience, which includes 3+ years benefits-related experience required.
Experience with FMLA and state disability regulations required. Experience with New York, New Jersey and/or Nebraska state disability regulations a plus.
Proficient user in Excel with experience using MS Word and PowerPoint required.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and stay well organized.
Ability to adhere to deadlines and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate well and display good customer service on the phone, via email and face-to-face.
Comfortable with public speaking/presenting in person and via webinars.
Proficient writer for professional memos, articles, announcements, emails, etc.
Knowledge of benefits laws and regulations. Access to resources and information to stay current with best practices and trends.
Must have the ability to keep a high level of confidentiality.
Experience with HRIS, Payroll and Benefits related systems required.
Interpublic Group
New York, New York
Interpublic group is a global provider of marketing solutions. Through our 54,000 employees in all major world markets, our companies specialize in consumer advertising, digital marketing, communications planning and media buying, public relations and specialty marketing.
IPG agencies create customized marketing programs for many of the world's largest companies through our comprehensive global services. The work our agencies produce helps clients build brands, increase sales of their products and services and gain market share.
The work we provide clients is specific to their unique needs. Our solutions vary from project-based activity involving one agency to long-term, fully integrated campaigns created by multiple IPG agencies working together. With offices in over 100 countries, we can operate in a single region, or deliver globally integrated programs.
The role of our holding company is to provide resources and support to ensure that our agencies can best meet clients’ needs. Based in New York City, our holding company sets company-wide financial objectives and corporate strategy, establishes financial management and operational controls, guides personnel policy, directs collaborative inter-agency programs, conducts investor relations, provides enterprise risk management and oversees mergers and acquisitions. In addition, we provide limited centralized functional services that offer our companies operational efficiencies, including accounting and finance, executive compensation management and recruitment assistance, employee benefits, marketing information retrieval and analysis, internal audit, legal services, real estate expertise and travel services.
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IndustryMarketing
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No. of Employees54,000
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