Remote is solving global remote organizations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance [learn more about how it works]. We're backed by A+ investors and our team is world-class, literally and figuratively, as we're all scattered around the world.
Please check out our public handbook to learn more about our culture. We encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age and abilities to apply. You can also check out independent reviews by other candidates on Glassdoor. If this job description resonates with you, we want to hear from you!
All of our Positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!
How we work
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We empower ownership and proactivity and when in doubt default to action instead of waiting.
The position
This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as an Benefits Specialist, joining our Global Operations team.
You will be reporting to the Benefits Lead.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related field or equivalent experience in benefits or the insurance industry
- Several years of experience in employee welfare benefits
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to develop strong relationships with team members and external contacts
- Organizational and time management skills to prioritize workloads and meet time sensitive deadlines
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to interact with associates, clients and vendors at all levels
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and ability to learn other programs as required
- Writes and speaks fluent English
- It's not required to have experience working remotely, but considered a plus
Key responsibilities
- Work with the Global Operations regional managers to develop and oversee the following group benefit programs: group medical, dental, vision, life insurance, business travel accident, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other country-specific benefits
- Coordinate benefit processing; review and approve billing
- Create strong partnerships with our benefits broker and vendors and serve as a primary contact
- Assist new employees with Benefits & Compensation
- Research and respond to questions from employees and management regarding the interpretation of benefit plans
- Assist with evaluating and designing new corporate benefit plans and programs
- Be able to go from “scout to scale” and actually start things up
In your role, you will have the opportunity to develop yourself as an experienced international benefits specialist, compliant in every country that we operate in. Check out //remote.com/countries to see which countries we are operational in.
Remote Compensation Philosophy
Remote’s Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair unbiased compensation and fair pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to or encourage cheap-labour practices and therefore pay a minimum annual salary of USD 40,000 per year, in all locations throughout the world. Actual compensation may vary based upon geographical location, experience, and/or skill level. However, it will never be below our minimum global compensation mentioned.
Benefits
You can learn more about the benefits we're offering to all internal employees at Remote by visiting our public Benefits & Perks Handbook page.
Practicals
- You'll report to: Benefits Lead
- Team: Operations - Payroll and Benefits
- Location: Anywhere in the World
- Start date: As soon as possible
Application process
- [async] Profile review
- Interview with recruiter
- Exercise Stage
- Interview with team members [no managers present]
- Interview with future manager
- Prior employment verification check[s]
- [async] Offer
How to apply
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Surgery Partners
Remote or Brentwood, TN
Job Title: Benefit Specialist - This is a remote opportunity The Benefit Specialist is responsible for supporting the Benefit Manager in all areas of the day-to-day operations of group benefit programs [group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, accident, critical illness, flexible spending plan, health savings plan and 401k]. Provide excellent customer service to the Human Resource team in the field. As needed, provides special guidance and assistance to the Human Resource team at all locations on various employee benefit plans. Provide analytical and technical support in the administration process of the benefit programs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Provide customer support to HR team in the field. * Assist with daily benefit processing, to include; enrollments, qualifying events, COBRA, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, QMSCO, compliance testing. * Assist in the maintenance of employee benefit files and updating of employee payroll records via weekly benefit file upload. * Assist with timeliness and accuracy of required filings and notices, to include; ACA, CMS, Medicare Part D, 5500. * Assist with the processing of monthly billing and preparation for payment for all group benefit plans. * Assists in the administrative functions and benefit system preparation of the benefit plan renewal process. * Provide assistance with correcting Error Reports that are generated from electronic benefit files sent to carriers, to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, COBRA, FSA, 401k and Life and Accident policies. * Provide support to corporate employees for all benefit related questions, issues and concerns. * Handles benefit inquiries and complaints to ensure quick, equitable, courteous resolution. * Assist in the maintenance of administrative functions for assigned benefit processes. * Assist with benefit projects as needed EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. * Excellent communication and organization skills are required. * HRIS systems experience. * Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. * Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external. * Knowledge of office administration procedures with the ability to operate most standard office equipment. * Ability to work professionally with sens
15d ago
$31k-41k yearly est.
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