Benefits Specialist

Professionals in benefits and wellness are responsible for designing, implementing, and managing employee benefits programs to support the well-being, satisfaction, and retention of employees within organizations. They utilize their expertise in benefits management, regulatory compliance, and employee communication to ensure that benefits offerings meet the needs of employees and align with organizational goals and objectives. Typical responsibilities include researching and analyzing benefit options and vendors, designing and administering benefit plans, such as health insurance, retirement savings, and wellness programs, and communicating benefits information to employees through various channels, such as presentations, newsletters, and online portals. Benefits and wellness roles also involve managing benefits enrollment processes, coordinating with insurance providers and third-party administrators, and resolving employee inquiries and issues related to benefits. Benefit and wellness professionals may monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of benefit and wellness programs, analyze utilization and cost trends, and make recommendations for program enhancements and cost containment strategies. Their expertise in areas such as benefits compliance, cost analysis, and employee communication enable organizations to provide competitive and attractive benefits packages that support employee recruitment, retention, and engagement, while also ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

• Manage the day-to-day administration of employee benefit plans, including health, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement plans
• Oversee open enrollment and ensure timely and accurate enrollment of employees. Analyze and respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits
• Maintain and update benefit records in the Benefit focus system
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of benefit data
• Participate in the development and implementation of benefit communication strategies, benefit programs, and policies
• Provide clear and concise information to employees regarding policies, procedures, and eligibility requirements.
• Respond to employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner
  Take part in the annual renewal processes

Leave of Absence

•  Coordinate with the leaves vendor, Lincoln Financial Group, to review all leave of absence requests, verifying eligibility and required documentation according to company policy and applicable laws
• Communicate with employees and managers regarding leave status, necessary paperwork, and return-to-work procedures
• Work with Payroll and the leaves vendor to accurately process Short-Term disability payments in a timely manner
• Manage employees who are direct billed while on unpaid leave or long-term disability
• Conduct periodic audits of leave records to maintain accuracy
•  Stay updated on federal and state leave laws including FMLA, ADA, and USERRA to ensure compliance

Reporting and Analysis

• Generate regular reports on leave usage trends, including employee demographics, leave types,  and compliance metrics.
• Analyze leave data to identify potential areas for policy improvement or employee education

• Bachelors or master's in Human resources, Business Administration, or a related field with zero years of experience or associate's degree with three years of related experience or High School with six years of related experience
• The candidate must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident (Green card holder).
• A self-starter who can manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information

• Proven experience in leave administration, including knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and other applicable state and federal regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with employees, managers, and healthcare provider
• Human Resource certification is highly desirable
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.