Benefits and Compliance Specialist at Keeley Construction

About The Role

&lt;div class=&quot;content-intro&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 16px;&quot;&gt;Keeley Companies is looking to hire a&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Benefits and Compliance Specialist&lt;/strong&gt; to our People Operations team in St. Louis, Missouri.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Primary Responsibilities&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Process benefit enrollments and changes for new hires, qualifying life events, eligibility changes, terminations, and 401(k) activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Serve as a resource for routine team member benefit questions, escalating complex plan, eligibility, or claim issues to the Benefits Manager as appropriate.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Maintain accurate benefit records and data across HRIS, payroll, benefit administration, and vendor systems; conduct monthly audits and reconcile enrollment, deduction, and eligibility discrepancies.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Support annual Open Enrollment and ongoing benefit administration, including communications, enrollment tracking, dependent eligibility verification, WEX contribution files, annual physical documentation, and required notices.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Coordinate monthly random drug screenings and pre-access drug screens/background checks, including scheduling, tracking, follow-up, and documentation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Support I-9 and E-Verify administration, required compliance training, employment verifications, unemployment documentation, corrective-action records, and recurring employment notices.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Process unemployment claims&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Maintain accurate and confidential benefits and compliance files, trackers, forms, templates, standard operating procedures, and supporting documentation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Monitor recurring benefits and compliance deadlines, identify missing documentation or data discrepancies, and coordinate timely follow-up with team members, managers, and People Operations.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Support internal and external audits, recurring reporting, vendor requests, compliance projects, and process improvement initiatives by gathering and validating required information.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Partner with the Benefits Manager, HR Business Partner, Payroll, Safety, and People Operations to ensure benefits and compliance processes are completed accurately, consistently, and on time.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Minimum Qualifications&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Bachelor&#39;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Minimum of 2 years of experience in Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Compliance, or a related field.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Working knowledge of benefit administration processes and HR compliance requirements.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Basic understanding of federal and state employment laws and regulations.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Excellent written and verbal communication skills.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Experience working within HRIS and benefit administration systems preferred.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;Strong problem-solving, analytical, and follow-up skills&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt;&quot;&gt;#LI-BM1&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;content-conclusion&quot;&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;All Keeley Brands (Keeley Construction Group, Keeley Properties, Keeley Restoration, Keeley Companies) do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms, headhunters, or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of a Keeley company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of any Keeley Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;All Keeley companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;