Sr. Benefits Specialist-Human Resources

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, implements and delivers global benefits to employees of Wheeler Fleet Solutions and its subsidiaries. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Ensures compliance with 401(k) and H&W benefits administration, Affordable Care Act (ACA), including 5500 annual reporting and audits. Administers and maintains company benefit programs, billing submissions, and invoice management. Oversees day-to-day benefits-related issues while optimizing HRIS systems to improve efficiency, with a preference for expertise in Dayforce Ceridian.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Creates, maintains, and manages benefits operating procedures. Leads overall implementation activities for Annual Enrollment, new benefit coverage, new carriers, etc.
• Recommends and implements steps/processes, including HRIS system enhancements and IT integrations, to improve the accuracy and efficiency of benefits administration, with a strong preference for Dayforce Ceridian experience.
• Serves as an escalation point for complex benefits inquiries requiring senior-level support or intervention.
• Maintains files in accordance with Federal and State laws to ensure compliance.
• Partners with peers in HR and IT to conduct data audits, enhance system functionality, and develop new policies and programs in support of corporate strategy.
• Completes required regulatory filings and other compliance activities.
• Prepares benefit statistical information and census data for actuaries, insurance carriers, and management.
• Manages vendor relationships, including communications, data management, issue resolution, and outstanding payment resolution.
• Continuously evaluates and recommends improvements for benefits-related workflows, reporting, and automation.
• Other HR duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in, benefits, human resources, business or related field
  • Or an additional 4 years of relevant/technical work experience in lieu of degree.
• 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Extensive exposure to HRIS platforms, benefits design, compliance, administration, and/or communications.
• Experience with benefits administration in an HRIS system is required, with a strong preference for Dayforce Ceridian.
• Demonstrated ability to configure, manage, and optimize HRIS platforms for benefits processing, data audits, and reporting.
• High-level proficiency with Excel (e.g., v-lookups, pivot tables, if/then formulas).
• Highly organized, demonstrates strong attention to detail, prioritizes effectively, and applies a sense of urgency to tasks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-improvement skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• CEBS, CBP, and/or SPHR certification.
• Direct experience with Dayforce Ceridian, including system configuration, benefits administration, and reporting.

OTHER:

• Occasional travel to locations may be required. Estimated travel: 10% up to 25%.
• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.