Benefits Specialist

Celsius addresses the financial needs of today’s consumers worldwide through a democratized interest income and lending platform accessible via a mobile app. With a mission to put unparalleled economic freedom in the hands of the people, and a core belief that financial services should only do what is in the best interests of the community, Celsius is a modern platform where membership provides access to curated financial services that are not available through traditional financial institutions. Crypto holders can earn high-yield compounding interest by transferring coins to their Celsius Wallet and can borrow fiat currency against their crypto collateral at the lowest interest rates in the space.  

The Celsius team is committed to doing good and doing well. We believe in the power of disruption and the importance of decentralization to create a new system that acts in the best interest of everyone. Each member of our team brings something unique and innovative to the table, but the common thread that links us together is our passion for blockchain, equality, and leading the next financial revolution that changes the equation to bring power back to the people. 

Benefits Specialist

Remote: Texas

As the Benefits Specialist,  you will provide support to employees across the organization with a high level of customer focus, efficiency, timeliness, and responsiveness. This position is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan.

This is an exciting opportunity in HR for the right individual who is:

• Customer focused and detail oriented
• Enjoys being challenged and resolving complex problems
• A strong relationship builder
• Must be a self-starter, proactive, solutions- oriented, organized and be able to manage multiple priorities
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to interact with all levels of the company including senior management
• A flexible attitude with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the organization

Benefit Administration

• Administer and vender manager various employee programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), wellness and COBRA benefits.
• Coordinate workers' compensation claims with third-party administrators and follow up on claims.
• Prepare and set up meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understand company benefits and other related incentive programs.
• Conduct benefits orientations and explain benefits including the self-enrollment system.
• Assist Benefits Manager in obtaining statistics and information in the renewal process of any health, life and retirement plans that benefit the company.
• In coordination with the Benefits Manager, maintain employee benefits systems and ensure benefits changes are transferred appropriately for payroll deductions.
• Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA.
• Conduct 401K Reconciliation and True-up
• Oversee the processing of required files to payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions.
• Performs customer service functions by answering manager and employee requests /questions including the coordination of claim assistance with third party vendors.
• Assist Benefits Manager in completing benefits reporting requirements including various benefit audits.

Shared Services Responsibilities

• Assists with HR projects and initiatives (i.e. total compensation statements).
• Coordinates HR communications as needed.
• Supports the monitoring of member inquiries either responding or forwarding to the appropriate party
• Other duties as assigned.

Essentials

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Possess strong interpersonal customer focus that results in great outcomes for our organization.
• Familiar with a variety of self-insured, individual-insured benefit plan offerings and legal requirements for state-specific benefit plans and requirements, including California
• Minimum of 5 years experience in managing multi-state benefits for a large, diverse company.
• Prior experience in the Technology sector, SaaS, and similar fast-moving industries preferred.
• Comfortable working in an environment with a high degree of variability; comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and lack of existing processes and systems; comfortable with risk-taking .
• Well developed communication and analytical skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and Benefits management systems
• May be required to conduct market competitive analysis on existing plans and potential future plans, make recommendations; will report to the Global Manager of Benefits

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field (experience and/or other training/certification may be substituted for the education)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR and/or benefits administration
• Prefer experience managing member benefits and benefit platforms
• Prior PEO transition experience required
• Prior start up experience is preferred
• Knowledge and previous experience in the field of crypto (3+ years preferably) 

Listed in: Web3 Jobs, Remote Web3 Jobs, Legal Crypto Jobs, Community Web3 Jobs, Manager Crypto Jobs, Full Time Crypto Jobs.