Benefits Specialist (Baton Rouge, LA)

The role of the Benefits Specialist is to perform all functions related to the reconciliation and administration of Pelican State Credit Union’s benefits and retirement plans. This includes educating employees on the benefits offered, facilitating all aspects of annual Open Enrollment, completing enrollment and termination processing for all benefits and retirement plans, performing benefits reconciliations, audits, and all other related tasks. The ideal candidate is a go-getter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for serving others. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, especially Excel, is a must! They should be comfortable working independently and as a contributing member of a team. Meeting deadlines and attention to detail are critical pieces of this position. Our Benefits Specialist must embody Pelican’s Core Values and provide excellent service in all that they do.    

A Day in the Life of a benefits specialist INCLUDES:

• Educating new and existing employees on the different benefits and retirement options offered
• Processing enrollments, life change events, and terminations for all employees in all applicable benefits and retirement plans
• Maintaining a high degree of confidentiality regarding employee and credit union matters
• Reconciling premiums for all benefits on a biweekly basis
• Overseeing all leave requests, including FMLA and Leaves of Absences

benefits specialist Skills and qualifications includes:

• 2 year college degree in Business Administration or a business-related field of study or  additional experience in benefits administration may be considered in lieu of meeting education requirements
• 3 years of experience in benefits administration
• Excellent oral, written, and telephone communication skills
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and member service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel

Other things you may want to know about this position:

• Work Schedule
15. Monday – Friday
• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Travel
15. Travel is rarely necessary for this position.
• Work Site Location
15. All work will be performed at our beautiful Corporate Campus located at 2675 O’Neal Lane in Baton Rouge, LA.

Why should you join the pelican team?

Since 1956, Pelican State Credit Union has been providing financial services to individuals and their families throughout the state of Louisiana. We've since grown into the largest state-chartered credit union in Louisiana now serving over 68,000 members nationwide. Because of our continued growth, Pelican State Credit Union is searching for new team members that embrace our Core Values and have a desire to positively contribute to our culture.

Our culture is grounded in faith, and we strive to live the golden rule of ‘love thy neighbor’. We are dedicated to creating, promoting, and nurturing a safe and inclusive work environment, and we expect the same from each of our employees. We value diverse talents and welcome individuals with unique backgrounds, working styles, and skillsets. We believe that our differences make us a better team by allowing us to make better decisions, be more innovative, and better serve our members and communities.

Our full-time employees enjoy amazing benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurances with generous employer premium contributions
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions for eligible employees
• Employer-Paid Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Dependent Life Insurance
• Retiree insurance for eligible employees
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• 15 Paid Holidays, including a Cultural Floating Holiday
• 401K Plan with a 5% discretionary profit share contribution, plus a dollar-for-dollar match of up to 5%
• Paid Time Off to volunteer with approved non-profits and charities
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Pelican State Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. All locations are tobacco-free facilities.