Sr. Benefits Specialist

Position Overview

Sr. Benefits Specialist at Republic Bank. Responsible for design, implementation, and administration of retirement, wellness, and ancillary benefits. Ensures attractive, compliant benefits that support company growth.

• Administrate associate retirement plan programs, including 401(k) & ESPP, and wellness benefits (fitness reimbursement, tobacco cessation, telemedicine, tuition reimbursement).
• Prepare and execute benefits documentation (plan documents, summary plan descriptions, rate sheets) with legal consultation.
• Analyze plan data to create wellness and utilization programs.
• Coordinate benefit education and awareness initiatives, including communication campaigns and annual total compensation statements.
• Develop creative communication strategies to engage associates.
• Conduct departmental and associate meetings for enrollment and benefit information.
• Audit and reconcile related invoices.
• Respond to associate benefit inquiries, apply procedures, resolve escalated issues, and ensure correct enrollment.
• Measure effectiveness of benefit programs, conduct trend analysis and provide recommendations for enhancements.
• Stay current on benefits trends and recommend competitive strategies.
• Collaborate with payroll, recruiting, HRIS and vendors on process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to automate benefit processes and implement strategic enhancements.
• Conduct benefit surveys, benchmarking, research potential design changes and present to leadership.
• Serve as day‑to‑day point of contact for vendors, manage contracts and interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal regulations and oversee audits.
• Support the Retirement Committee and record meeting minutes.
• Collaborate with the benefits team on open enrollment, testing new plans.
• Maintain knowledge of compliance requirements and assist implementation.
• Model Bank values and support a culture of trust, cooperation, accountability, and dedication.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• 6–8 years of benefits experience with strong technical understanding of program design, management, and administration.
• Experience administering benefits and executing long‑term development goals.
• Strong knowledge of benefit laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with UKG Pro HRIS and EMB/Plan Source systems a plus.

• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Work professionally with diverse individuals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strategic partner with technical, analytical skills and judgment.
• Meet deadlines, handle stressful situations, multi‑task and adjust to priorities.
• Self‑motivated, team player with strong sense of urgency and ability to work independently.

• May be required to travel between Republic banking facilities and occasional out of town travel.
• Flexible schedule may include evenings, weekends, or overtime.
• Stay abreast of new developments, best practices, and regulatory changes.
• Physical demands: sit regularly, use hands, stand, walk, occasionally lift up to 10 pounds, requires close & distance vision, moderate noise level.

Republic Bank is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes veterans and individuals with disabilities.