Working at Breeze Airways is an exciting endeavor and a serious commitment to bring “The World’s Nicest Airline” to life. We work cross-functionally with truly awesome Team Members to deliver on our mission: “To make the world of travel simple, affordable, and convenient. Improving our guests travel experience using technology, ingenuity and kindness.”
Breeze Airways is seeking an experienced Benefits Specialist. Reporting to the Manager of Total Rewards, the Benefits Specialist will educate team members about the Breeze benefit package. This role will assist in facilitating employee benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave, short and long-term disability, health savings accounts, pet insurance, 401(k), leave of absence and workers compensation. The right individual is detail-oriented with a deep understanding of benefits administration.
- Ensure all team members are educated about the various benefits offered by Breeze
- Manages and maintains accurate enrollment, leave of absence, and benefit records
- Acts as a liaison between the broker, insurance provider, and team members
- Educates and presents benefits to new hires and all team members during open enrollment
- Manages the 401(k) plan, works closely with the administrator, and leads informational sessions with internal team members
- Remains current and up to date on state and federal regulations concerning insurance, leaves and other benefits
- Assist team members with the benefits enrollment process and respond to team member inquiries regarding benefits
- Calculates what the cost to the company is for each benefit offered
- Remits payment to vendors monthly
- Has a basic understanding of the HRIS (Human Resource Information System)
- Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence
Heres what youll need to be successfulMinimum Qualifications- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 3+ years of experience in a Human Resources or Administration role
- Previous experience with Benefits and Leave of Absence
- Understanding of state and federal employment law and record-keeping standards
Preferred Qualifications- 4-year degree in Communications, Human Resources, or Business Administration
- 3+ years of generalist experience
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) or Human Capital Institute (HCI) membership and participation
- Experience with airlines or other transportation industry organizations
- Experience with Workday
Skills/Talents- Exemplifies Breeze’s safety culture, values, and mission
- Operates with the highest integrity, tackles problems with ingenuity, constantly pursues excellence, and exercises kindness in all interactions
- The ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Ability to think critically and analyze situations effectively as they relate to regulatory compliance
- Ability to facilitate cooperative relationships between/among people and departments
- Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization
Perks of the Job- Health, Vision and Dental – Full Time
- Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match
- 401K with Breeze Employee Match
- Generous PTO
- Travel on Breeze and other Airlines too!
Breeze Airways provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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