Gray Construction is seeking a Benefits Specialist in join our People Operations Team in the Lexington, KY office.

Why Gray?

Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Data Centers, Distribution, Commercial and Advanced Technology.

Founded in 1960, Gray has grown to encompass a complementary family of brands designed to augment and enhance each other’s specialized capabilities without gaps or redundancies. Our robust offering—which includes strategy, operational improvements, construction, extensive engineering, automation & controls, and equipment manufacturing—enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations.

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

• Assist with day-to-day benefits administration. To include accurate completion of requests for employment verification, processing of coverage termination letters, mailing of annual benefit compliance notices,  
• Process weekly files for 401k and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions.
• Submit monthly benefits reporting and maintain records for compliance with the Affordable Care Act provisions.
• Assist with setup of new hires in the benefits enrollment site and 401k plan. To include accurate data entry; data uploads and follow up with team members until enrollment is complete. Responsible for uploading new hires in enrollment system and with the 401k provider and for terminating team members in certain systems.
• Participate in the implementation and administration of team member benefit programs such as health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, Retirement Savings Plans, ESOP and others.
• Resolve team members’ benefit inquiries timely with thorough research and documentation.
• Process benefit changes due to qualifying life events, qualified domestic relations orders, qualified medical child support orders, etc.
• Manage and track benefit vendor invoices.
• Assist with department activities, including: annual open enrollment, health fair, health assessments, flu vaccinations, lunch and learn seminars, Gray Mazing Race, etc.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of team member’s personal information.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Who we want… (Requirements)

Associate degree in a related field or a minimum 2 years related experience and/or training in human resources, benefits, wellness, health promotion, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possess advanced computer skills and abilities including the ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, HRIS and e-mail applications. Ability to process computer data, format and generate reports. Ability to multi-task and adjust work performance to changing priorities while sustaining required deadlines.

The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then Gray is the place for you.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Disclaimer

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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