Benefits Specialist - Remote | WFH

Are you a benefits expert with a passion for helping people secure their financial well-being? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued? If so, we're looking for you to join our team!

Imagine a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of aviation professionals by providing expert guidance on their benefits programs. As a Benefits Specialist, you'll be a trusted advisor, ensuring pilots have access to comprehensive and valuable benefits.

What You'll Be Doing:

Provide Expert Assistance: Offer technical support on benefit issues to staff and pilot representatives.
Interpret Benefit Documents: Gain familiarity with summary plan descriptions and other benefit plan documents.
Ensure Compliance: Understand and apply ERISA and tax code regulations.
Communicate Effectively: Draft and review benefit-related communications for pilot publications.
Share Knowledge: Prepare quarterly benefits newsletters for distribution.
Support Negotiations: Assist in the preparation of retirement, insurance, and welfare benefit proposals for negotiations.
Train and Educate: Participate in the training of pilot committee members by preparing and giving presentations at benefits training events and seminars.
Provide Technical Assistance: Offer technical assistance to Labor Relations Counsels.
Act as a Consultant: Serve as an in-house consultant on benefit-related matters.
Stay Informed: Maintain a thorough understanding of employee benefits, current trends, and legislation.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

Make a Real Impact: Help secure the financial well-being of aviation professionals.
Engaging and Varied Work: Tackle a wide range of benefit-related issues.
Professional Growth: Develop your expertise in employee benefits and aviation-related benefits.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and inclusive team environment.
Excellent Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Generous 401(k) plan with substantial employer contributions.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits from day one.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Competitive parental leave.
Company-paid disability and life insurance.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Retiree health plan and education assistance.
Optional benefits including pet insurance.
Partial remote work opportunities.
Travel Opportunities: Travel domestically and internationally, with varying levels of frequency.
What We're Looking For:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Pre-Law, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Benefits Experience: Five (5) years of experience working in employee benefits (more preferred).
Benefits Knowledge: Working knowledge of the design and operation of retirement and welfare benefits.
Legal Knowledge: Working knowledge of legal requirements applicable to retirement and welfare benefits (ERISA, ACA, FMLA, HIPAA, Internal Revenue Code).
Interpretation Skills: Ability to interpret benefit laws, policies, and processes.
Aviation/Union Experience: Airline and/or union experience is a plus.
Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
Certifications: Certification as an Employee Benefits Paralegal or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) is preferred.
HR Certifications: PHR and/or SPHR SHRM certifications are a plus.
Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Physical Demands:

Ability to operate computer and mobile devices.
Ability to move within an office and travel.
Ability to lift and move up to 10 lbs regularly, and up to 50 lbs while traveling.
Compensation:

Projected annual salary range: $75,552.00 - $107,889.00.
Ready to empower pilots' futures? Apply today and join our dedicated team!
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 75,552.00 Per Year