Benefits Specialist

Progressive Leasing is a leading provider of in-store and e-commerce lease-to-own solutions. As an almost 20+ year old FinTech company that has gone from start-up to industry leader, we know how to innovate, simplify, and value all people. We are a company founded on our grit and we are constantly looking to the future. As an ever-evolving group of entrepreneurs and technologists, we strive to do the right thing period in all aspects of our work. We are a subsidiary of PROG Holdings (NYSE:PRG), an exciting FinTech holding company, with three business segments including Progressive, Vive Financial, and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform.  

We are currently hiring a Benefits Analyst to join our exciting People Team and help Progressive Leasing grow!  

This role is a work from home position and can be performed remotely anywhere in the continental US or from our corporate office in Utah.  

Employee Value Proposition (EVP): PROG is dedicated to providing people with opportunity; opportunity for inclusive collaboration, opportunity for innovation, and opportunity for development.  

WE ARE: A team of human resources professionals dedicated to continuously cultivating the world-class and award-winning culture at Progressive Leasing. At a company that values people above all else and does the right thing period, the People Team is engaged cross-functionally in all-aspects of the organization to ensure we are constantly living our values. We love to have fun, love to do what is right, and fundamentally love what we get to do here at Progressive Leasing!   

YOU ARE: Responsible for the daily administration of employee benefits programs and will have the unique opportunity to work on a team that takes pride in the service and impact we have on the employee experience. You will work in a fun, collaborative, fast-paced environment with multiple projects, varying tasks and shifting priorities. Getting to work directly with current and regarding all things benefits related, you will contribute to a culture and philosophy of “people first”, while also ensuring company compliance with all federal, state and local laws. 

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY:  

• Support the administration of all employee health and voluntary benefit plans 

• Maintain all benefit related transactions in HRIS, update vendor portals, and perform system audits to ensure data integrity 

• Reconcile and process monthly benefit invoices for payment 

• Coordinate with insurance carriers regarding eligibility and/or claim issues 

• Assist employees with issues related to enrolling, maintaining and understanding their benefits 

• Educate and explain benefit options and required documentation for new hires, qualifying life events, open enrollment and Medicare eligibility 

• Ensure benefit plan compliance with applicable laws and regulations 

• Handle benefit inquiries and complaints to ensure quick, equitable and courteous resolution 

• Plan and administer Wellness Program challenges 

• Document, implement and monitor benefit procedures, processes, and practices to ensure accuracy and efficiency 

• Work collaboratively with the PeopleOps team to test and implement benefit administration configuration changes as needed, including Open Enrollment.  

• Work with various software and cloud-based programs 

• Produce and analyze benefits reports for internal and external compliance and audit purposes 

• Oversee benefits bi-weekly benefit contribution and deduction discrepancies 

• Review, update, and distribute employee benefit communication pieces 

• Serves as a back-up for Leaves Specialist and other essential HR functions during times of departmental absence or high-volume need 

YOU’LL BRING:  

• 3- 5 years’ benefits experience within a large organization (500+ employees) 

• Knowledge of all employee benefit plans, self-funded insurance plans, leave of absence laws and regulations (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, PFL, ADA, etc.), retirement plans, Affordable Care Act 

• In-depth understanding of Section 125 benefit plans 

• Strong analytical skills 

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel 

• Exceptional professionalism; including upmost discretion when working with confidential situations 

• Impeccable attention to detail and organization with the ability to effectively multi-task in order to meet competing deadlines 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 

• Preferred experience with Workday and the benefits module