Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field, 5+ years of benefits administration experience, Strong knowledge of health and welfare benefits plans including COBRA, ERISA, ACA, Excellent technology skills, particularly with HRIS systems and Excel..

Key responsibilities:

Develop benefits strategies aligned with client goals and objectives

Assist with client open enrollment process and analyze industry benefit trends

Perform client audits to ensure compliance with policies and legal standards

Prepare PowerPoint presentations for benefits reports and communicate with survey participants.

Job description

KMA Human Resources Consulting is growing and has an exciting opportunity for a part-time HR Benefits Consultant to join our team of HR professionals!

This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing team servicing a number of premier clients in New England. With over 15 years of excellence helping organizations reach their business goals by serving as their human resources (HR) partner, we assist businesses recruit, hire, compensate, train, and retain their workforce.

The HR Benefits Consultant is a part-time, project-based position and can be fully remote within the Northeast region.

The HR Benefits Consultant will support our clients with advising on benefits administration, compliance, plan design and market competitiveness.

High proficiency with technology and Excel skills required along with extensive benefits experience. Employee Benefits certification (CEBS or CBP) preferred.

Responsibilities of the Benefits Consultant:

Develop benefits strategies aligned with client goals and objectives.

Assess, design, and develop client benefit programs and communication plans

Assist with client open enrollment process

Analyze industry benefit trends to advise clients in proactive plan changes

Perform client audits to ensure benefit programs are administered in accordance with policy and legal compliance

Participate in administration and survey preparation for client and KMA benefit surveys, communicate with survey participants, and analyze and compile survey data.

Prepare PowerPoint presentations for benefits reports and presentations

Qualifications for the Benefits Consultant:

Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, organizational development or related field

5+ years of Benefits administration experience

HRCI or SHRM certification desired but not required. Employee Benefits certification (CEBS or CBP) preferred

Strong knowledge of health and welfare benefits plans including COBRA, ERISA, ACA and Labor Laws

Excellent technology skills include using HRIS system(s), Microsoft Products and strong proficiency with Excel

Strong analytical ability

Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and be flexible to changing needs and priorities

Possess integrity and a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential issues

Ability to work collaboratively and effectively on a team and independently

Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills

Strong time and project management skills a must

Must have integrity and a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential issues

At KMA we recognize our employees have full lives, of which work is only one part. Backed by a collaborative and supportive team, our employees have greater work-life balance – which we understand is different for everyone. This uniquely flexible environment means our team members are less stressed, more fulfilled, and better equipped to contribute their strongest, most conscientious work for our clients.

At KMA, our maxim is: Do the right thing. For our clients, our fellow team members, and for ourselves.

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Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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