Benefits Specialist

Benefits SpecialistOur excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program. We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to join our HR Team in our Taylor, MI office. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field with at least five years of comparable experience. We are seeking detail-oriented candidates with excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to changing priorities. A flexible hybrid-remote work schedule is available after 90 days of employment. Typical responsibilities include: Maintain the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs Maintain accurate and confidential employee records including health benefit enrollment details and changes in the benefit enrollment system Follow up with employees to obtain and review required documentation for health benefit changes Identify and resolve issues/discrepancies with our benefit enrollment system vendor Provide education to employees and assist with their health benefit enrollment and life event questions Ensure that health benefit contributions are accurately reflected in payroll Assist with wellness/well-being initiatives Prepare various health benefit invoices and reports Assist with annual open enrollment communication and tasks Assist with research and analyzing trends to maintain an attractive benefit package to recruit and retain employees Assist the Corporate PS Group with specified projects and programs Maintain a safe working environment Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field Skills/Experience: Five years of experience in a comparable role Strong detail-orientation Ability to learn quickly, take initiative, maintain accuracy, and adapt to changing priorities Proactive approach with strong multitasking and time-management skills High technical proficiency with the ability to work across multiple systems and platforms Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to independently identify and resolve issues About Wade Trim: Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We've been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind. Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm's future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home. To solve our clients' toughest challenges, we've devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients' needs. Wade Trim's success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.