Bilingual Benefits Specialist

Job description

Description The Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering employee benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k). This role ensures accurate enrollments, compliance with applicable laws, and clear communication to support a positive employee experience within a manufacturing environment. - Ensures accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with correct eligibility information. - Assists with new hire orientation and benefits education. - Assists employees with benefit claim issues and plan changes. - Distributes enrollment materials and determines eligibility. - Enroll and answer any questions related to 401K. - Processes and administers all leave absence requests, including medical, personal, disability, and FMLA. - Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws related to benefits and leave administration (e.g., FMLA, ADA). - Interprets FMLA and ADA regulations as they relate to employee leaves and accommodations. - Assists with the annual open enrollment process. - Provides reports for benefit billing and allocation. - Perform regular audits and quality checks of benefits-r...