DESCRIPTION: 

A big reason why Boyd CAT has been able to thrive for over a combined 150 years is our people. Each day, our team strives to adhere to the core values of safety, enthusiasm, respect, velocity, integrity, commitment, and excellence that have sustained our company through the decades. Our focus is to hire the most qualified applicants, provide them with the tools and training they need to succeed and support them throughout their careers.

The Benefits & Human Resources Specialist directly assists the Benefits and Human Resources teams by managing the company's employee benefits insurance program, assuring all required insurance plan activities adhere to organization policy and those requirements set forth by Insurance Carriers and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and assists with HR related activities to assist the HR Department.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Degree, background, or experience in Human Resources or Business-related areas with emphasis on employee Health & Welfare Plans
2.  Willingness to learn and be trained
3. Able to communicate with team members and customers
4.  Excellent interpersonal skills, and written and verbal communication skills
5. Good working knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, word processing programs
6. Ability to work independently or in a team environment with rapidly changing priorities and demands
7. Highly self-directed
8. Travel to branches or other locations as required to perform assigned duties, maintaining a valid driver’s license
9. Maintain a high degree of discretion in handling confidential/sensitive information and exercise initiative in all assigned areas, high integrity and accountability standards
10. Assist with the planning, analysis, updates, and coordination of the Benefits & HR related activities of the Human Resources Department to meet the objectives of the department and the Company

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Act as liaison between the Company and the Insurance Carriers/Vendors concerning benefits policy, monthly invoices, medical claims, lawsuits, disability benefits, retirement benefits, and any other forms of employee insurance coverage
2. Ensure accuracy of Insurance Carrier invoices and submit requests to AP for payment
3. Complete employees' qualifying event changes timely on Insurance Carrier/Vendor company websites to ensure correct coverage is in place, and premiums billed are accurate
4. Complete employees’ qualifying event changes and updates timely in the company’s HR system to ensure employee payroll deductions are accurate and up to date
5. Assisting with open enrollment preparations which include, but are not limited to, organizing employee meetings, presentations, materials, etc.
6. Ensure Company compliance with FMLA, PPACA, HIPAA, and ERISA by working in collaboration with Benefits Manager as requested
7. Administer Retired Employee Insurance invoicing
8. Work in collaboration with our COBRA vendor to ensure compliance
9. Assist with and ensure the collection of premiums from retirees and from persons on Disability, Workers Comp, and COBRA
10. Assist in overseeing the new hire orientation weekly
11. Assist in overseeing pre-employment applicant testing
12. Assist in administering post-offer, pre-employment requirements (drug screen, background checks, physicals, etc.)
13. Complete post-hire government reporting requirements such as E-Verify, state employment reporting, etc.
14. Compile, maintain, and update highly accurate and confidential employee personnel records
15. Administer the completion of all forms and paperwork required for new/current employee personnel files according to company standards and procedures
16. Create and compile reports as requested by management
17. Answer routine inquiries from inside/outside company for information on subjects such as employment verification, and position openings
18. Assist Manager and HR Department with maintaining data base Security at user level
19. Maintain records for position openings through position postings through on-line Employee Center; keep applicant flow logs
20. Train and serve as back up to other positions within the department - Maintain an understanding of the duties of other positions in department to the degree that basic job duties will be fulfilled if an incumbent is absent
21. Maintain an organized workspace to ensure efficiency in your position
22. Recommend to manager ideas to improve the department’s operating procedures or business practices and participate in and support continuous improvement of all related activities and processes
23. Project a positive image by interacting with fellow employees, customers, and management in a cooperative, supportive, and courteous manner; display a professional attitude; comply with company dress code
24. Create and maintain good communications (verbally and in writing) and relationships with other Company departments, branches, employees, outside vendors, and customers by addressing and resolving concerns quickly
25. Follow all work, safety rules, and procedures
26. Perform other duties as necessary and assigned

BENEFITS:

• Full-Time W2 Employee with bonus potential
• Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Paid time off
• 401(k) savings with Company Match

LOCATION:

We believe that working in the office fosters innovation, allows one to develop interpersonal skills, and helps you build new ideas and expand your knowledge.  That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid remote work environment.  This position allows for remote work with also reporting as directed to:

• 10001 Linn Station Rd, Louisville, KY 40223