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Benefits Administrator
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What they do
A Compensation or Benefits Specialist evaluates and works to maintain the pay structure and benefits program at an organization. Analyzes wage and salary data and trends, monitors market conditions; works with benefits vendors, processes benefit claims for employees; monitors government employment regulations. May focus specifically on job classifications and compensation or on benefits programs such as pensions.
$71,333 / year median in Pennsylvania
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Position Summary:
- The Benefits Administrator will play an integral role in providing administrative support to the Penske Total Rewards Benefits team, assisting with administering the benefits for 45,000+ associates through the US and Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administering benefits system of record, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and more.
- Researching, troubleshooting, and communicating associates' benefit related concerns.
- Collaborating and resolving issues in partnership with applicable benefits vendors and internal resources including HR Partners, Payroll, HRIS/WFSA, Legal, Labor Relations, among others.
- Coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and accuracy of associate benefits
- Processing invoices for recurring benefit plan expenses.
- Processing benefits-related paperwork and maintaining detailed records.
- Communicating health & welfare benefits eligibility to associates.
- Resolving employee issues and answering benefits-related questions.
- Providing support for annual audits with data collection, management, and verification
- Compiling, reviewing, and providing recommendations on metrics and measures related to benefits.
- Creating and maintaining standard operating procedures.
- Special projects and other tasks assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- A minimum of 2-3 years of experience, preferably in administering benefit plans.
- High level of written and verbal communication skills
- High proficiency in all Microsoft Office products
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
- Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required)
Physical Requirements:
- The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The associate will be required to read; communicate verbally and/or in written form: remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions
- Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward.
Job Category:
Human Resources Job Function:
Administrative Support Job Family:
General Administration Address:
100Gundy Drive Primary Location:
US-PA-Reading Employer:
Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.Req ID:
2610342Benefits
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance