Entry Level Benefits Specialist - #259460

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Entry Level Benefits Specialist

Department: Human Resources

Location: New Britain, CT

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DATTCO has an opening for a full-time Benefits Specialist in New Britain, CT. This is a full-time, on-site position and remote work is not available.

DATTCO is a third-generation, family-owned transportation company and is New England-s largest private passenger transportation company with 2,000 employees. Learn more about us at www.dattco.com.

Why DATTCO

• Willing to share knowledge and teach the right person
• Family-oriented culture & team environment
• Room for advancement - we promote from within
• Medical & dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
  
  

Primary Responsibilities

• Open enrollment
• Employee orientation
• Heavy data entry (which includes payroll earnings and deduction code set-up)
• Effectively answer routine phone calls, mail and fax inquiries
• Tracking of required documents
• Correspondence to employees about benefit eligibility
• Providing clerical and administrative support
• Participate in outings with vendors as needed
• Leave management (FMLA Federal and State Regulations) tracking and data entry
• Daily attendance at work is required - Hours 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday (overtime may be required occasionally based on business needs)
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2-year benefits experience and with some payroll knowledge (high-deductible plans, flex spending, HRA, etc.)
• Human resource basic knowledge (i.e., FMLA, LOA, ACA)
• Bi-lingual is a plus
• Valid CT driver-s license
• Reliability is a must
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and management
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Excel, HRIS and Payroll systems.
• Self-motivated
• Detail-orientated
• Ability to work within time constraints
• Be able to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
  
  

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other protected classes.

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