Benefits Specialist
Dallas, Texas, US
About WFS
Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 164 airport locations, 18 countries, and on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?
Job Summary
The benefits specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan.
Responsibilities
- Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
- Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.
- Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.
- Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
- Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.
- Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts.
- Assists with the open enrollment process (may require travel by vehicle or air)
- Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges.
- Manages the Minimum Essential Coverage health plan offerings to full-time and part-time employees, as well as other voluntary benefit offerings.
Minimum Requirements
- 5 years of Benefits support experience
- Effective, English written and verbal communication skills
- Time management, Organization, Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
- Sound judgement and problem-solving
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Solid excel skills including pivot tables, v-lookups, retrieving information from multiple large data sets
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
- Experience with SAP EC is helpful
Preferred Skills
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
- Standard office environment
- Sedentary position, working with computers for up to 90% of time
- May be required to travel by vehicle or air during open enrollment
Perks & Benefits
- Want your pay in advance? Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
- Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition? On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
- Need quality medical care? Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
- Want WFS Employee Extras? Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
- Looking to stay healthy and improve your life? Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
- Want to invest in your future? 401k program offered!
- Looking to grow and have a career with us? Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!
WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.