Overview Benefit Specialist Colombia - Remote Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all. Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry-leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience. We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients’ lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people-driven company. We’re looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us! Primary Purpose Responsible for supporting and solving US-based employee’s day-to-day questions about a portfolio of US group benefits and wellness programs including: group health, prescription drugs, dental, vision, life insurance and accident plans, HSAs, medical and dependent care flexible spending plans, supplemental critical illness/hospital/accident insurances, EAP, and financial/physical/mental wellness programs. Responsibilities Serve as primary contact for responding to US-based employees' benefits and wellness plan questions, solving issues, and engaging external benefits plan vendors as needed. Engage and communicate with US benefit plan vendors and third-party administrators engaged in resolving benefit plan issues, data files, systems, and employee-related issues promptly. Coordinate transfer of data file feeds from payroll vendor to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administration. Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes. Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations, as well as ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees. Process company benefit transactions through HRIS and vendor websites with accuracy and appropriate timeliness: enrollments, life events, terminations, beneficiaries, accident, and death claims. Coordinate and facilitate annual and special open enrollment events. Conduct employee education sessions on available benefit programs, ensuring understanding and utilization by employees. Collaborate with payroll team to ensure accurate and timely processing of benefit data. Maintain accurate and organized records of employee benefits information, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data security standards. Manage ACA health compliance process (including collaborating with vendor, employee communication, Form 1095-C auditing, etc.). Communicate effectively with employees regarding their benefits, addressing inquiries and providing information on available programs. Assist employees in resolving benefit-related issues, including claims and discrepancies. Administer and communicate global wellness program to employees. Develop and maintain communication tools and materials on benefits education sites to enhance understanding of the company's benefits offerings. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, human resources or related field. Possess at least 5+ years of employee benefit experience. 3+ years supporting US-based employee benefits and wellness plan questions. 2+ years using and maintaining ADP WorkForce Now Benefits module. M&A benefits integration experience highly desired. International benefits experience desired. CONNECT WITH US! Follow us on Twitter - @EmmesCRO Find us on LinkedIn - Emmes #LI-Remote #J-18808-Ljbffr