Benefits Specialist; Hybrid in CA)

Who We Are Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for eleven consecutive years.

We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit  We DoThis position contributes to the overall administration of the company’s employee benefit programs with responsibilities spanning benefits financial management and administration of paid time-off programs.

This role partners with employees, internal stakeholders, and vendor partners to support effective and accurate benefits administration.

What You'll Do:

Perform regular benefits-related financial activities, including reconciliation of bank accounts, payment and reconciliation of insurance and vendor bills, coordination and completion of annual regulatory filings, and review of financial reports.

Analyze and report on benefits financial activity, including funding and billing variances, costs and trends, budget preparation and analysis, and communication of financial results to management.

Serve as benefits billing liaison to Accounting, Finance, Treasury, company divisions, and vendor partners.

Assist in the administration of the company’s health and welfare benefits plans and wellbeing programs by supporting employees with benefits coverage and administration, including researching and resolving enrollment, eligibility, contribution, evidence of insurability, continuation of coverage and other benefit related issues while coordinating with vendor partners.

Coordinates and administers activities involving company's paid time- off programs, including responding to employee inquiries, reviewing and processing program-related activity and ensuring accurate administration in accordance with company policies.

Assist with the development and distribution of employee benefits communications and educational materials.

Act as liaison between the company and vendor partners to research and resolve administrative, eligibility, enrollment, coverage, contribution and employee issues.

Perform quality reviews and reconciliations of benefits-related data to identify and resolve discrepancies and support accurate eligibility, enrollment, billing, and plan administration.

Remains current on applicable benefits laws, regulations, and requirements, including HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, ACA, and ADA.Compiles periodic and special reports on benefits matters for senior HR management

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of 2
-3 years of relevant experience.

Strong knowledge of employee health and welfare benefits plans; experience with self-funded and fully insured arrangements preferred.

Strong knowledge of benefits administration practices and applicable laws, regulations, and other governmental reporting requirements.

Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to reconcile financial and benefits data.

Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively support employees at all levels of the organization.

Strong written and verbal communication, time management, and decision making.

PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database…