Company Profile

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a San Antonio, Texas based privately held company, has been in business for over 40 years and has developed a reputation as a premier American manufacturer of high quality comfort footwear. 

Position

SAS has an opening for a Benefits Specialist

Education & Experience Requirements   

Associate’s Degree in Business, Human Resources or related field preferred.Minimum 3 years in employee benefits procedures.Customer Service or call center experience.Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook. E-mail and Internet usage required.Familiar with Payroll and benefits software systems (ADP).Bilingual in Spanish is a plus, but only English is required.

Job Qualifications

Exceptional written verbal and interpersonal communications skills.Organized and able to handle the pressure of deadlines professionally.Skilled at identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner.Able to work independently with solid follow through.Some travel is expected so must be able to travel if and when it’s needed.Good at communicating effectively as appropriate for the needs of the customer.Must be detail oriented and have good time management skills.

 Job Responsibilities

Plan, organize and administer the activities related to group health, group life, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts.Processes insurance eligibility enrollments and distributes new enrollee insurance packets. Provide new employees with an explanation of benefits and instruct them on enrollment and fulfillment procedures.Develop employee benefits procedures.Administer COBRA, LOAs, FMLA usage and other issues as required.Responsible for data entry of insurance deductions, and updating of employee contributions.Ensures initial/final COBRA requirements are fulfilled to appropriate individuals timely and accurately.Act as liaison between Employee Benefits and other departments. Participates in activities relating to the communication of benefits programs, including benefit presentations at Orientation and departmental meetings.Prepare special reports and records.Assures employee confidence and protects human resources/risk management operations by keeping information confidential.Resolve benefit service calls by clarifying issues: determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining and answering questions regarding all benefit programs..

 Must Have These Attributes/Attitudes/Aptitudes

Passion, integrity and energy to achieve greatness for SAS and the team.Self-starter that desires to take initiative.Respectful and caring to co-workers.Accountable for actions.Exercise confidentialityExcellent attendance.Be a team player that can work well with others.Promote a positive team spirit and motivate employees to reach goals.

 Physical Requirements

Able to lift 25 lbs., sometimes with help.Standing for long periods of time, frequent bending to tie and fit shoes, climbing and moving.

SAS is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an 
 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to disability status or protected veteran class. No phone calls or agencies please.