Benefits and Leave Administrator - MRA Recruiting Services

Apple Valley, MN

About the Job

Company: AVR
Location: Apple Valley, MN
Position: Benefits and Leave Administrator

Please follow the link below to apply:
https://www.avrconcrete.com/employment.aspx

Company Overview
AVR is looking for a Benefits and Leave Administrator to join our team. AVR recently joined the McNamara Contracting team, giving this role an exciting opportunity to support both companies with benefit and leave administration. To be successful in this role, the employee must have great customer service skills, strong attention to detail, be a self-starter, and be excited to develop and document processes and procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Benefits Administration

Administer benefit programs including life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, paid time off, leave of absence, COBRA, and employee assistance
Manage benefit enrollments and terminations, claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, annual re-evaluation of policies for cost effectiveness
Communicate and coordinate annual open enrollment
Conduct employee annual benefit meetings
Confirm weekly and monthly financial tie-outs of union and non-union benefits
Prepare plan communications to participants to ensure regulatory compliance and understanding
Prepare payroll system for upcoming year by determining new benefit limits, such as H.S.A, 401k, etc.
Ensure payroll and benefit changes have been entered into payroll system, including updates to pension, fringe benefits & paid time off pay out
Train in as a backup payroll administrator
Consults with retirement plan to investigate and resolve issues and recommend process improvements

Leave Administration

Coordinate administration of leave of absences such as paid time off, Short Term Disability, FMLA, COBRA and other leave of absence programs
Meet with employees regarding FLMA requests to ensure a thorough understanding of leave of absence policies and procedures.
Process and send required FMLA letters including approving/denying the leave of absence request.
Maintain and review leave of absence/FLMA reports and communicate leave status and expected return to work to supervisor
Lead reasonable accommodation requests process by going through the interactive process per the ADA and maintain accurate logs of accommodations
Maintains employee and medical files according to company, local, state and federal policies and regulations to include a system to ensure file security and confidentiality
Handles day-to-day routine employee time off, leave, and benefits questions
Coordinates filing of unemployment claims to include responding to unemployment inquiries

Compliance Administration

Coordinate with outside auditors to verify audit reports and perform the annual plan audit of Retirement and Savings Plan records
Fulfill all reporting requirements of all relevant government rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
Maintain accurate and up to date process documentation
Maintains confidentiality of all payroll, medical, benefit and personnel-related information, policies, and related matters
Maintain a strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and other agency rules and regulations pertaining to area(s) of responsibility.
Maintain all personnel, insurance, medical, I-9, drug, and termination files, assuring confidentiality and compliance with company policies and multiple bargaining agreements.
File EEO-1/VETS reports to the federal government and fulfil Affordable Care Act reporting requirements
Protects the interests of employees and the company in accordance with company Human Resources policies, employee procedures and governmental laws and regulations
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
PHR or SHRM-CP preferred
5 years experience in Human Resources
2 years experience in a benefits or leave management role
Ability to work well with others in a collaborative environment
Strong communication and customer service skills
Analytical focus and self motivation to document process and improvements
Personal Attributes: Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Process Driven, Efficiency, Learning Orientation, and Customer Service
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Minimum Physical demands

Using hands, talking, hearing
Working Conditions are indoor

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

AVR, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color or creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission dealing with discrimination, or any other protected class status.

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