Role Overview The Senior Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of ASC's employee benefits programs. This role serves as a subject matter expert for benefits administration, compliance, and employee education while providing data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical capabilities, in-depth benefits knowledge, and the ability to effectively communicate complex benefits information to employees, leadership, and external partners. This position plays a key role in ensuring ASC's benefit offerings remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational objectives. Key Responsibilities • Lead and administer employee benefits programs, including open enrollment, new hire orientation, leave administration, disability programs, deferred compensation plans, and retirement counseling. • Prepare recurring benefits analytics, utilization reports, benchmarking analyses, and audit-ready documentation to support business decisions and program effectiveness. • Monitor, review, and interpret current and pending legislation, regulations, and plan documents to ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, local, and company requirements. • Support complex benefits initiatives, including contract negotiations, policy development, vendor management, and implementation of benefit program enhancements. • Respond to employee inquiries regarding eligibility, coverage, claims, retirement planning, leave management, and other benefit-related matters. • Develop and deliver employee presentations, communication strategies, and educational materials that enhance awareness and understanding of available benefits. • Collaborate with insurance carriers, consultants, HR team members, payroll personnel, and union representatives to optimize benefit offerings and resolve issues efficiently. • Conduct benefits audits and reconciliation activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and data integrity. • Analyze benefits trends, utilization patterns, and workforce needs to provide actionable recommendations for program improvement and cost management. • Maintain confidential employee information while ensuring compliance with all applicable privacy regulations and organizational standards. What We're Looking For • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. • Minimum of 4 years of experience in benefits administration, benefits analysis, human resources, or a related function. • Strong understanding of employee benefits programs, leave administration, retirement plans, and applicable compliance requirements. • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex benefits data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership. • Experience with HRIS systems, benefits administration platforms, and reporting tools. • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees, management, vendors, and external partners. • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Proven ability to handle complex situations, develop innovative solutions, and provide recommendations on benefits-related policies and procedures. • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Physical & Work Requirements • Ability to work in both office and collaborative team environments. • Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods. • Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and through written correspondence. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Join ASC and help support our employees through exceptional benefits programs that enhance employee well-being, engagement, and overall workplace satisfaction. About ASC Acoustical Sheetmetal Company (ASC) provides on-site power integration for large-scale data centers. We offer sound-attenuated and weather-protective packaging for on-site power generation equipment, with products ranging from economical skin-tight enclosures to entire multi-unit power plants. We work to reform and modernize the integration process in a multitude of ways. Our personnel include certified welders, licensed electricians, and machinists, as well as an engineering design team that works with production in an assembly line process immersed in the language and culture of quality control. We offer project management and administrative support for the submittals process as well as advanced welding engineering, freight distribution management, CAD visualization and unparalleled field service. Core Values Safety – Continuous focus on the culture necessary to achieve and Injury-Free workplace. Integrity – Act ethically and transparently in all business and personnel dealings. Do the right thing, even when it is hard. Quality – Daily focus on the system and process necessary to ensure high-quality product is delivered from our facilities. Teamwork – Combine individual strengths to achieve exceptional results. One Team. One Goal. ASC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Organization.