HR Benefits Specialist
Listed on 2026-02-06
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HR/Recruitment
Employee Relations, Talent Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, HR Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
Serves as the primary contact for NRECA’s benefits plans, serving as FEC’s Benefits Administrator, and administers all aspects of employee health and retirement plans to include medical/dental/vision, 401(k), RS Plan, short-term and long-term disability insurance claims, leaves of absence, flexible spending, and any other employee benefits. Acts as a liaison between employee and insurance providers. Working with the HR Generalist, manages content and security of human resources and personnel files.
Coordinates internal communication with all employees, and administers the FEC wellness program by supporting employee wellness initiatives, and actively supporting and organizing employee community service projects. Serves as a backup for the HR Generalist and performs those essential functions as needed and provides administrative support to the Member Services and HR Manager.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENTTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Upon request, reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Represent the HR Department with accurate and timely responses to employees and management and with awareness of confidentiality and compliance. Keep management and HR team members informed on all pertinent matters.
- Contribute to the development and execution of the organization’s overarching strategic plan.
- Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality by safeguarding sensitive matters and confidential documents with discretion and integrity.
- Support the implementation and execution of all FEC policies and plans, including but not limited to the Pandemic Response Plan, Emergency Response Plan, Employee Emergency Action Plan, and Physical Security Plan.
- Prepare correspondence and reports and compose summaries for department board reports as requested by management.
- Assist in the drafting of the annual budget for the HR department, effectively identifying opportunities for optimizing resource allocation, streamlining processes, and driving cost efficiencies.
- When requested, assist FEC management regarding labor relations, including but not limited to collective bargaining, grievance resolution and contract interpretation.
- Be familiar with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and all related agreements between FEC and the Union.
- Serve as the primary contact for NRECA’s benefits plans, serving as FEC’s Benefits Administrator, including performing all onboarding and offboarding procedures including COBRA benefits.
- Administer all aspects of employee health and retirement plans to include medical/dental/vision, 401(k), RS Plan, short-term and long-term disability insurance claims, leaves of absence, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement, and any other employee benefits.
- Onboard and offboard all employees relative to benefit plans.
- Prepare and maintain benefits records pursuant to administrative policy GM 610.
- Distribute benefits information to employees, retirees, trustees, COBRA participants and long-term disability participants to remain compliant with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Keep the payroll department abreast of all employee compensation and benefits changes.
- Administer employee’s FMLA related leaves of absence ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations.
- Keep supervisors and Management informed of employee disability, medical and other needed leaves of absence, return to work dates, and applicable work restrictions.
- Stay up-to-date on all NRECA benefits changes and compliance deadlines, reading publications from NRECA and attending conferences as approved by supervisor.
- Working closely with the HR Generalist, assist to create and maintain personnel files and employee forms pursuant to Administrative Policy GM 610 (Records Retention), including personnel files, benefits and other employee records.
- Actively support and collaborate with the HR Generalist to collect, organize, and transmit data pertaining to Affirmative…
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