Human Resources Benefits - Softworld, a Kelly Company : Job Details

HR Consultant (Benefits Administration)

Duration: 2-4 months

Pay Rate: $55 per hour (W2)

Location: Remote or Hybrid in Downtown Richmond, VA

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced HR Consultant with expertise in benefits administration to join our team on a short-term basis. This role will focus on managing day-to-day benefit administration tasks, ensuring data accuracy, and resolving errors in collaboration with ADP platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ADP EV6 (Enterprise Version 6) and ADP HWSE (Health & Welfare Service Engine), along with a deep understanding of health and welfare benefits administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Management:
• Perform data entry in ADP EV6 and ADP HWSE platforms, ensuring accurate input and system updates.
• Monitor and manage the accuracy of the enrollment process and data transmission to benefit providers for all employee statuses (new hires, terminations, etc.).
• Benefits Administration:
• Handle life events, new hire enrollments, and leave of absence benefit processing.
• Assist with errors from data transmission between EV6 and HWSE, working closely with the ADP support team to resolve issues.
• Work with carriers to complete urgent enrollments.
• Compliance & Reporting:
• Provide required information for government filings, including 5500 filings, ACA reporting, COBRA, PBGC, and audits.
• Conduct benefits data audits to verify enrollment, eligibility, and premium contributions for accuracy.
• Retiree and Life Insurance Management:
• Maintain benefit and retirement files for active employees and retirees.
• Create and distribute letters/forms to retirees aging-up and transitioning to new medical plans.
• Process life insurance claims, communicate with beneficiaries and carriers, and initiate beneficiary payments.

Requirements:

• Technical Expertise:
• Proficiency with ADP EV6 (Enterprise Version 6) and ADP HWSE (Health & Welfare Service Engine) is mandatory.
• Benefits Knowledge:
• In-depth understanding of health and welfare benefits for both active employees and retirees.
• Familiarity with benefits compliance, government filings, and audits.
• Attention to Detail:
• Strong ability to manage data accuracy and identify/resolve discrepancies.
• Communication Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with carriers, beneficiaries, and team members.