You want to love what you do and love where you work. Gentex gives you the best of both worlds. A global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Gentex is an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Benefits Specialist I will provide exceptional service support to general benefits and well-being product offerings, and support day-to-day operations and administrative functions required to provide best-in-class benefits by collaborating with Benefits teammates and third-party vendors.

This position requires onsite work in Zeeland, MI. It is not open to hybrid or remote work at this time.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support general Team Member inquires on basic benefit offerings including, but not limited to, Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Flexible Savings Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D, Group Critical Illness, Group Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Employee Assistance program, and 401k Retirement Savings Plan.
• Provide back-up support for the walk-in Human Resources front desk and Logo Store as needed.
• Connect with Team Members in the manner most convenient, whether via in person, telephone, and/or e-mail, in a timely manner.
• Assist with new hire orientation, open enrollment, and various educational sessions hosted by Benefits and/or Well-being team.
• Review, audit, and process reports including, but not limited to, demographic errors, medical class change, and qualifying life status change.
• Review medical support orders and follow processes for notifications and benefit software updates.
• Track and process Friend of Court notifications.
• Support 401k Retirement Savings Plan reporting.
• Monitor Gentex rehire data accuracy in appropriate systems.
• Assist with the Gentex Wellness Center and Gentex well-being program.
• Coordinate various targeted Team Member mailings.
• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

• Administrative support – Performing and facilitating the execution of administrative activities and procedures for the operation of an office or facility.
• Attention to detail – Ensuring information is complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Knowledge development – Continuously develop knowledge of benefits and well-being products, applications/tools to support Gentex business processes and culture.
• Situational adaptability – Showing an openness to innovative ideas and handling uncertainty well.
• Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
• Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.

WHAT TO BRING

• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or another related field.
• Experience in customer service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

WHAT WILL HELP

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or another related field.
• 1-3 years of administrative or benefits-related experience.
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of Gentex benefit plans, well-being programs, insurance, and 401k plans.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

Assistance

Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at recruiting@gentex.com. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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