Benefits Specialist

Breeze Airways™ • Cottonwood Heights, Utah, United States • 1d ago

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Breeze Airways is seeking an experienced Benefits Specialist. Reporting to the Manager of Total Rewards, the Benefits Specialist will educate team members about the Breeze benefit package. This role will assist in facilitating employee benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave, short and long-term disability, health savings accounts, pet insurance, 401(k), leave of absence and workers compensation. The right individual is detail-oriented with a deep understanding of benefits administration.

Here's what you'll do

Ensure all team members are educated about the various benefits offered by Breeze
Manages and maintains accurate enrollment, leave of absence, and benefit records
Acts as a liaison between the broker, insurance provider, and team members
Educates and presents benefits to new hires and all team members during open enrollment
Manages the 401(k) plan, works closely with the administrator, and leads informational sessions with internal team members
Remains current and up to date on state and federal regulations concerning insurance, leaves and other benefits
Assist team members with the benefits enrollment process and respond to team member inquiries regarding benefits
Calculates what the cost to the company is for each benefit offered
Remits payment to vendors monthly
Has a basic understanding of the HRIS (Human Resource Information System)
Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence

Here's what you'll need to be successful

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent
3+ years of experience in a Human Resources or Administration role
Previous experience with Benefits and Leave of Absence
Understanding of state and federal employment law and record-keeping standards

Preferred Qualifications

4-year degree in Communications, Human Resources, or Business Administration
3+ years of generalist experience
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) or Human Capital Institute (HCI) membership and participation
Experience with airlines or other transportation industry organizations
Experience with Workday

Skills/Talents

Exemplifies Breeze’s safety culture, values, and mission
Operates with the highest integrity, tackles problems with ingenuity, constantly pursues excellence, and exercises kindness in all interactions
The ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Ability to think critically and analyze situations effectively as they relate to regulatory compliance
Ability to facilitate cooperative relationships between/among people and departments
Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization