Benefits Specialist

The Benefits Specialist is accountable for the benefit management system, administration of the SIA Retirement 401(k) plan, planning and creating appropriate benefits communications, and assisting with benefits strategies. Additionally, the Benefits Specialist monitors, analyzes, and makes recommendations using data, including financial data, regarding current benefit programs, new and evolving benefits legislation, and benefits/retirement trends.

• Acts as a liaison between the company and various carriers, 401(k) vendor, and third-party administrators
• Reviews vendor invoices, resolving disputes, and reporting on fees and costs
• Analyzes medical and pharmacy claims data to report weekly claims trends, catastrophic claims, and reports out to management
• Evaluates existing benefits programs and proposes changes
• Performs audits to ensure benefits program and 401(k) plan accuracy
• Explains Associate benefits by conducting meetings and responding to requests
• Provides management planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing Associate benefit data and trends
• Develops and implements effective benefit and retirement communication strategies for each calendar year
• Maintains Associate confidence by keeping benefit information confidential
• Assists with benefits questions from Associates and their families. Facilitates retiree meetings
• Main point of contact for 401(k) retirement, medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Manages 401(k) eligibility, enrollment, deposits, and funding process
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or similar required plus 3-5 years of relevant HR experience

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 4 or more years of Benefits and/or HR related experience
• SHRM-CP, PHR, Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) certification

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.