Job Summary

The Benefits Specialist is accountable for efficiently managing employee benefits and leave processes within the organization. Responsibilities include overseeing the processing of employee leaves and benefits, ensuring compliance with local and state employment statutes. The role involves creating processes and optimizing back-office systems for streamlined data management, producing reports on personnel and benefits, and serving as the primary contact for employees regarding all steps of the leave of absence process and other benefits matters. The Benefits Specialist also plays a key role in crafting competitive and cost-effective benefits policies, contributing to a positive employee experience and overall organizational success in the realm of benefits and leave administration.

Expected Duties

• The Benefits Specialist will process EE leaves
• Expected to be the point of contact for EE questions
• Responsible for audits of benefit enrollments and insurance billing
• Assist with open enrollment and new hire enrollment tasks
• Create and distribute communication pieces on benefits programs
• Expected to administer the day-to-day activities of the organization's benefits programs (e.g., medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, life insurance, disability)
• Performs other projects/duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Effective time management
• Being able to work independently
• Self motivator

MeridianLink has a wonderful culture where people value the work they do and appreciate each other for their contributions. We develop our employees so they can grow professionally by preferring to promote from within. We have an open-door policy with direct access to executives; we want to hear your ideas and what you think. Our company believes that to be productive in the long term, we must have a genuine work-life balance. We understand that employees have families and full lives outside of the office. To that end, we honor their personal commitments.

MeridianLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

MeridianLink runs a comprehensive background check, credit check, and drug test as part of our offer process.

Salary range of $53,300 - $75,200. [It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range.] The actual salary will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law including geographical location.

Meridianlink offers:

Insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)

Flexible paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Remote work

All compensation and benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying plans or programs, as applicable and as may be amended, terminated, or superseded from time to time.

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