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MYR Group Benefits Support Specialist in Thornton, Colorado
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Benefits Support Specialist assists in administering the company's employee benefits, leave of absence and retirement programs with a focus on customer service while ensuring compliance with government regulations and plan rules.
Company Overview With roots dating to 1891 and 8,500+ employees, MYR Group is a publicly traded holding company of 13 specialty electrical construction companies. MYR Group and our subsidiaries work on large-scale electrical construction projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. We contribute to a clean energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Our culture is built on shared values and mutual respect, where teamwork and collaboration occur naturally. Throughout our history, we have partnered with utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and developers to deliver some of the largest and most notable projects including transmission/distribution/substation, commercial and industrial, storm restoration, and renewable (solar and wind farms) energy. We are consistently recognized as one of the top five specialty electrical construction firms by Engineering News Record. Essential Functions
Support administration of group benefits and retirement programs while serving as a primary contact for employees, Human Resources team members, and plan vendors
Respond to benefit inquiries on plan provisions, eligibility, enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries
Process all related billings and invoices
Review, approve and process weekly benefit elections and system updates
Provide direct support on special projects such as Open Enrollment, ACA compliance, 401(k) compliance testing, audits and other periodic tasks as assigned
Review and confirm that employee transfers, enrollments, and termination entries are completed accurately and timely
Assist with updating and designing materials for on-boarding, general employee communications, open enrollment, off-boarding, and other communications as assigned
Process qualifying event changes and death claims
Ensure the company's intranet site contains current and accurate benefits-related documentation
Provide general leaves administration support including FMLA and ADA assistance
Leave administrative support also includes state correspondence, internal reporting, and processing paid leave benefits
Create customized leave packets with a focus on accuracy and detail
Respond to leave inquiries and provide general customer service and support
Other duties as assigned ABOUT YOU
Qualifications Minimum 3 years of progressive-responsible experience providing support with administering self-funded and ancillary employee benefit programs Minimum 1 year of experience processing FMLA claims, state leaves, and ADA administration Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Broad knowledge and understanding of employee benefit plans and leave of absence programs
Working knowledge of related rules and regulations, as well as applicable state and federal laws
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good analytical skills with proven ability to interpret and communicate data and plan provisions
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with Microsoft products, including Word and Excel
Ability to proficiently perform tasks within the Company's internal system
Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion and good judgement
Ability to work as part of a team WHAT WE... For full info follow application link.
MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, rel gion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital