Benefits Specialist

About This Role

This role is for a Benefits Specialist to join a corporate benefits team, where you will administer human resources benefits programs. The position involves interpreting policies, developing plans, and responding to inquiries from employees, managers, and external parties regarding sensitive benefit information.

Responsibilities

• Administer one or more health and welfare benefits programs, such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, accident/critical illness, EAP, flexible spending, legal, or business travel accident
• Prepare and review weekly census file for vendors, interacting with HR specialists to address discrepancies
• Oversee and reconcile COBRA and Cal-COBRA administration
• Initiate and coordinate employee and/or manager interactions to ensure effective communications
• Develop appropriate electronic and hard copy reports and records
• Develop new or revise existing electronic or hard copy systems and make internal presentations
• Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and four or more years of progressive experience in human resources administration or a related field
• General knowledge of human resource principles, theories and concepts and a general understanding of practices, techniques, and standards
• Customer focused
• Ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity
• Excellent verbal and written communications and presentations skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers and external parties
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• Excellent computer skills, especially in Excel
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required

Nice to have:

• Certificate in human resources from a recognized organization and/or equivalent experience in lieu of education
• Proficiency in HR systems (examples include ServiceNow and SuccessFactors) and Microsoft Office Suite

About the Company

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.