Benefits Specialist - RemoteRequisition ID:36983Job Location(s):Loves Park, IL, USCambridge, MA, USTallahassee, FL, USBaltimore, MD, USDetroit, USEasley, SC, USEden Prairie, MN, USAmes, IA, USDallas, USCleveland, Oh, OH, USNew York, USCincinnati, USForest City, NC, USAlbany, USJob DescriptionThe Benefits Specialist will join a small team of dedicated professionals charged with administration and operation of Danfoss' US benefit programs covering approximately 6,000 US employees.The Benefits Specialist will assist with administration of all Danfoss US benefit plan offerings including retirement and 401(k) programs, health care programs (Medical, Dental, Vision) and welfare programs (Life, Disability, Voluntary Benefits).This is a remoteposition.Job ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.3rd Party Benefit Provider Payment ProcessingCoordination With 3rd Party Leave Management Providers and Update of HRIS & Payroll Systems (FMLA / ST Disability / LT Disability / Parental Leave)Generate Benefits Administration Reporting (e.g., New Hire Enrollment, Dependent Verification and Open Life Events Reporting)Support of Local HR Teams In Addressing Employee Benefit QuestionsOther Duties as AssignedBackground & SkillsRequired (basic) qualifications:2+ years Health, Welfare Benefits and Retirement Benefits administration2+ year Degree in Related FieldMid-level Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook2+ years of Experience using HRIS and Benefits Administration PlatformsPreferred qualifications:Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration or a Related FieldLeave of Absence Administration (e.g., FMLA, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability)Experience with Ultimate Software now knowns as UKGExperience with Defined Benefit AdministrationCertified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)Experience working remotelyJob Criteria:Strong Oral & Written Communication SkillsProvide Excellent Customer Service to our Employees and Business PartnersAble to Generate ad hoc Reports from Benefits Administration CarrierAbility to Operate in a Matrix Environment and a Remote Staffing EnvironmentProlonged Periods of Sitting at a Desk and Working on a ComputerEmployee BenefitsWe are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:Bonus systemPaid vacationFlexible working hoursPossibility to work remotelyPersonal insuranceCommunication packageOpportunity to join Employee Resource GroupsEmployee Referral ProgramThis list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.Danfoss - Engineering TomorrowAt Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the h