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About the Role

Donegal Insurance Group is looking for a Benefits Specialist to serve as the primary contact for employees and benefit-related questions and issues, including open enrollment, new hire enrollment, benefit education, beneficiaries, life events, COBRA, ACA, Worker's Comp, and the EAP .  This role will also be responsible for benefit invoicing, life insurance reduction letters, wellness-related activities/initiatives, and leave administration. This position will support special projects, continuous improvement initiatives within the HR team, support the annual renewal process, and ongoing compliance monitoring. They will explain benefits, while delivering an exceptional experience across their interactions with employees, managers and HR business partners.

This position is located at our corporate office in Marietta, PA, with hybrid scheduling available after the first year of employment.

Responsibilities and Duties

+ Serves as a primary point of contact for benefits inquiries and issues, providing guidance and support to employees. This may include life events, COBRA, ACA, Worker’s Comp, and other related items.

+ Educates employees on available benefits options, support the enrollment processes, and conduct benefits orientations. Reviews and follows up with employees to ensure beneficiary elections are complete.

+ Collaborates with employees, their managers, and the HR team regarding any FMLA and disability absences, leave statuses, accommodation requests, and return to work plans.

+ Tracks all leaves of absence and follows up with leave administrator when needed.

+ Partners with our payroll team to validate compensation owed to employees related to leave type.

+ Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current and pending legislation at the local, state and federal level that could impact employee leaves and other related benefits. Conducts research to ensure compliance with related legislation. Shares information with HR team for review.

+ Supports the development of employee-facing communications and wellness initiatives.

+ Supports the annual open enrollment process.  Participates in the design and implementation of benefits programs for all employees. Researches and strategizes new and improved benefit products. Shares results with HR team.

+ Coordinates and manages the HRIS and vendor electronic integration process related to benefits.

+ Completes benefit-related activities, including but not limited to: 401(k) beneficiaries, age reduction letters, life insurance claims, and required compliance mailings.

+ Collaborates with payroll team to ensure benefits are accurately reflected in payroll and personnel records, including 401(k) contribution elections.

+ Maintains accurate benefits records and processes applicable benefit invoicing.

+ Shares EAP information with employees as needed.

+ Coordinates annual benefits fairs and education sessions, both virtually and in-person.

+ Supports special projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the HR team.

Qualifications and Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required

+ PHR and/or SHRM-CP preferred, CEBS designation, or progression towards CEBS, a plus

+ Minimum of three years of experience in a benefits role managing leave, time off, and accommodation programs

+ In-depth experience and knowledge of employee benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), FMLA, COBRA, and disability

+ Solid understanding of labor laws and benefit-related compliance requirements including: federal and state guidelines related to FMLA, FLSA, COBRA, ADA, HIPAA, STD/LTD, Time Off, Worker’s Compensation, ERISA, ACA, and related legislation

+ Strong analytical skills to facilitate data collection and reporting utilizing data from HRIS and Leave Management systems

+ Microsoft Office proficiency

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

+ Exceptional attention to detail

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels within the organization, with a high level of interpersonal empathy and professionalism

Starting Pay:  The pay range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000 annually. The specific offer will vary based on an applicant's education, qualifications, professional experience, skills, abilities, and any applicable designations/certifications. The posted pay range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience. The pay range may also be adjusted based on an applicant's geographic location.

The base pay is just one component of Donegal's total compensation package for employees. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Ongoing applications are being accepted.

To apply, please submit your resume and online application

Competitive Benefits Package

Donegal Insurance Group offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time, permanent positions including:

+ Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Available to you and your dependents. Coverage begins the first of the month after start date.

+ 401(k) with the first 3% matched at 100%: the next 6% is matched at 50%

+ Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick days, paid holidays, & bereavement days

+ Career Development: Including college partnership discounts and industry designation(s) reimbursements

Additional benefits include company-paid basic life insurance; short & long-term disability insurance; employee stock purchase plan; and employee assistance program (EAP). Learn more about our full benefit offerings by visiting our Benefits page.

Who We Are

Donegal Insurance Group provides commercial and personal insurance products through a network of independent agents in 21 states and across several regions of the U.S. In Texas, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona, business is conducted under the Mountain States Insurance Group name; and in Michigan, business is conducted under the Michigan Insurance name.

Headquartered in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, along with four (4) regional offices located in: Athens, GA, Grand Rapids, MI, Albuquerque, NM, and Glen Allen, VA, our steady growth and successes have allowed us to establish a culture of which we're proud. Check out our Glassdoor profile where our rating speaks for itself:

By joining the Donegal family, you would be joining a team of dedicated, hard-working employees, all with a common goal of providing peace of mind to our policyholders and being There when it matters most.™.

Work Arrangement

With each department and position being different, the work arrangement for a specific position will be reviewed with candidates during a initial phone screening. For a position not requiring an onsite expectation at one of our offices, the ideal candidate must live within our Donegal footprint. Current approved states are: AL, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, and, WV. (Please note, this list is subject to change without notice.)

E-Verify

Donegal Insurance Group participates in E-Verify in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. If you reside in one of the listed states, please review the "Notice of E-Verify Participation" and the "Right to Work Poster" on the links below:

+ Notice of E-Verify Participation Poster (English and Spanish)

+ Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish)

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