Benefits Specialist

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The role

As a Benefits Specialist II, you will support the global administration and day-to-day operation of employee benefits programs.

This role involves managing routine benefits activities, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and providing a high level of service to employees. You will work closely with the Benefits Manager and Director to implement and maintain programs that meet employee needs while aligning with the company’s overall strategic goals.

Duties and responsibilities

The role is defined, but not limited to, the following:

• Manage the enrolment, renewal, and administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other benefits.
• Process and reconcile benefits invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
• Handle employee inquiries related to benefits, providing clear and concise information.
• Maintain benefits records and ensure data integrity in HR systems.
• Support the annual benefits open enrollment process, including communications, system updates, and employee assistance.
• Provide guidance on Cision’s benefits programs and assist with resolving employee questions and issues.
• Communicate with employees regarding leave needs, ensuring they understand their responsibilities and any required documentation to qualify for and take leave.
• Maintain appropriate communication with employees on leave to support a smooth and timely return to work; relay communication between employees and managers as needed.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with legal requirements and best practices.
• Manage and reconcile leave payments in collaboration with Payroll.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to benefits programs.
• Assist in preparing and filing required regulatory reports and documentation.
• Stay up to date on benefits legislation and recommend necessary adjustments to programs.
• Analyse benefits data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with the Benefits Leader to develop metrics and KPIs.
• Liaise with benefits vendors and brokers to resolve issues and ensure high-quality service.
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of benefits providers.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Fluent in English.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong team player with a customer service mindset, excellent attention to detail, and strong follow-through.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.

What We Offer 

Upon joining Cision, you will immediately have access to a range of benefits that are fully or partially funded by the company or can be selected at your own cost and form part of your overall benefits package. These benefits include:

• Health Insurance
• Food Vouchers
• Flexible benefits allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cision Global Charitable Giving Program
• Headspace

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! #LI-FR1

**Please note that for this position we are only able to consider candidates who are already based in the country of employment**

 

As a global leader in PR, marketing and social media management technology and intelligence, Cision helps brands and organizations to identify, connect and engage with customers and stakeholders to drive business results. PR Newswire, a network of over 1.1 billion influencers, in-depth monitoring, analytics and its Brandwatch and Falcon.io social media platforms headline a premier suite of solutions. Cision has offices in 24 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA and APAC. For more information about Cision's award-winning solutions, including its next-gen Cision Communications Cloud®, visit www.cision.com and follow @Cision on Twitter. 

Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com. 

Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected statuses. 

Cision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Cision will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr.support@cision.com 

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