Benefits Administrator - Remote

Benefits Administrator

Streamland Media

Streamland Media is home to Picture Shop, Ghost VFX, Ingenuity Studios, Formosa Group and Picture Head.  Through these renowned brands we provide postproduction expertise across the globe, offering Picture, Visual Effects, Sound and Marketing services to the industry’s top filmmakers and content creators. Our award-winning talent, world class facilities and innovative use of technology allow us to collaborate with a diverse group of storytellers and deliver solutions to a dynamic and expanding marketplace.

The Benefits Administrator is accountable for administering and maintaining Streamland Media’s benefits programs to include  health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, wellness, employee leave of absence, and employee assistance programs in compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, OSHA, ACA and applicable Federal and/or State employment laws and regulations. The primary function of this role will be to provide guidance to Streamland Media’s multi-state employees, act as a liaison between vendors and employees and advise employees on eligibility, coverage, and other benefits matters. The ideal candidate will be both a subject matter expert and someone with strong interpersonal skills who understands they are a contributor to delivering a great employee experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain an "expert” level understanding of the Streamland benefit plans and stay abreast of trends, program offerings, regulatory benefit requirements and applicable benefits legislation
• The ability to research, evaluate, and analyze complex technical data related to fully-insured and self-funded benefit plans and programs in an organized way
• Monitor benefit database integrity, ensuring invoice accuracy, reconciling account discrepancies, and submitting timely payment requests on a regular and systematic basis
• Manage ACA administration and reporting to include all employee communication, and annual fee reinsurance
• Manage, design and implement policies and procedures relating to a company's wellness programs and activities with a focus on improving employee health and well being
• Audit, process, activate employee applications, benefit changes, updates or initiate benefit separation documentation
• Assist and monitor the design of HR Benefit website changes, upgrades, application of designs, inter-active tools for end-users, training modules and/or third-party benefit links updates. Monitor all updates and ensure data integrity is maintained
• Serve as liaison with third-party benefit administrators to provide prompt assistance to employees and/or dependents in resolving benefit issues, account corrections or emergency response needs
• Assist in the coordination, facilitation, communication, implementation and roll out of benefit Open Enrollment, HR/Benefits programs, education meetings for employees, as needed
• Resolve employee inquiries via the HR Ticketing system, as well as over the phone
• Assist with ad hoc reports and projects as needed (i.e. annual open enrollment, ACA filing, 401K administration, audits) and other duties as assigned.
• This role will operate in a remote capacity, with occasional onsite visits needed. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent referred, preferably in finance, business, and/or human resources
• Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification preferred
• 3-5 years of experience as a Benefits administrator
• General knowledge of the principles and practices of Human Resources and Benefits administration and the general operations of the Company
• Experience with HR databases and HRIS systems
• Fundamental knowledge of Health & Welfare benefit principles and human resources management systems (e.g. ADP Workforce Now, PeopleSoft, Workday)
• Solid knowledge of the DOL, Federal and State employment laws, FMLA, CFRA, PFL, State Disability, Workers' Compensation and OSHA regulatory compliance
• Previous experience working with self-insured benefit plans
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Project management skills
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, and the ability to communicate the meaning of information
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and critical thinking
• Self-motivated and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work well within multiple levels of the Company and a diverse population of internal customers
• Proven ability to understand and collaborate with internal I.T. associates in the technology requirements and needs for the periodic HR intranet website applications and changes, required

The listed pay range is the salary or hourly wage range that we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of factors including but not limited to background, skills, experience, education, geographic location and market demands Streamland Media is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.