Hiring: HR Benefits Specialist Company: Balchem Corporation Location: Montvale, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:04:41 Target Skills & Keywords : HIPAA, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, R, Vendor Management About the job Experience: •7 years of experience in benefits administration and/or human resources within a manufacturing company. Required Skills: •Manage the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, disability, and wellness programs. •Assist employees with benefits inquiries, including providing information on available benefits, eligibility, and coverage details. •Oversee benefits enrollment processes, ensuring employees are correctly enrolled and that any changes (e.g., life events) are accurately reflected in the system. •Maintain benefits records and ensure accurate data entry. Qualifications: •Ensure that all benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ACA, FMLA, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA). •Coordinate with external vendors to ensure compliance and timely reporting (e.g., filing of annual reports, required notices). •Facilitates internal and external audits related to retirement plans. •Communication and Employee Support •Act as the primary point of contact for employee and internal HR team's questions about benefits, explaining options and processes clearly. •Develop and deliver communications (e.g., emails, newsletters, presentations) to employees regarding benefit programs, open enrollment, and changes. •Organize benefits orientation sessions and benefit fairs for new employees and provide ongoing support for existing employees. •Coordinate annual benefits open enrollment, ensuring smooth processes and clear communication about available benefits. •Manage new hire benefit enrollment •Handle employee claims, disputes, and eligibility questions, working with providers to resolve any issues. Compensation: •$140,000 per year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!