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**Job Description** :

Summary

Provides administrative and technical support of a responsible and confidential nature for the disability plans, health & welfare, voluntary and other benefit plans which are offered to Ryder employees. Special emphasis on leave administration, to include managing the leave process. Should have **Workday** experience in Benefits and Payroll in order to perform the Benefits Specialist job. Benefits Specialist will work closely with HRIS and Payroll departments to support the Benefits Department. Must have experience reviewing large data reports, identifying discrepancies, and making updates directly into the Workday Benefits and Payroll systems.

*** REMOTE work from HOME***

Essential Functions

+ Administration of the disability plans, working closely with disability carrier and payroll.

+ Compliance functions related to reviewing and maintaining the integrity of data in Workday via weekly and monthly data validation and error reporting processes

+ Support on a needed basis of 401(k) plan annual non-discrimination testing and annual ACA reporting

+ Miscellaneous responsibilities related to benefits function, benefits communications and special projects

Additional Responsibilities

+ Will work closely with third party administrators, employees, and a variety of company functions such as HR, Payroll, HRIS and IT.

+ Will be responsible for day to day problem resolution related to health and welfare new hire and annual enrollment and any corresponding employee issues.

+ Will manage weekly and monthly error reports to validate and maintain data integrity between Ryder and vendor systems to ensure Benefits meets agreed upon compliance requirements.

+ Will also participate in other Benefits department projects and assist as needed.

+ May support researching and resolving issues related to several benefits plans.

+ May work on Pension and 401(k) plan administration, research and problem resolution includes extensive review of historical plans and company groups

+ May need to utilize multiple systems to research historical employee and retirement plan data to determine pension eligibility.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

+ Demonstrates analytical skills

+ Demonstrates problem solving skills

+ Must possess demonstrated ability to handle and resolve complex and high exposure benefits issues

+ Ability to build strong customer relationships

+ Effective interpersonal skills

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills

+ Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

+ Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)

+ Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment

+ Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills

+ Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Knowledge

+ Working knowledge of Workday Benefits and Payroll a must, intermediate required

+ Knowledge of Benefits Administration

+ Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Will use several different systems to access employee data including outside vendor systems, advanced required

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree required in related field

+ Three (3) years or more direct experience developing and managing HR/Benefits projects and systems required

**Travel:** None

**DOT Regulated:** No

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**Job Category:** Compensation and Benefits

**Compensation Information** :

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

**Pay Type** :

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range:

$65,000

Maximum Pay Range:

$75,000

Benefits Information:

**For all Full-time positions only** : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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