Benefits Administrator - Fixed Term Contract (6 months) at Mr Price Group

As a team player you need the ability to work under pressure, ability to work both independently as well as in a team environment makes you a strong contender for this role.

It is also important that this person has a high level of integrity and maturity in dealing with confidential information.

Your purpose

• This position entails supporting and advise to employees regarding benefits eligibility, documenting & processing benefit applications and claims, identifying and providing benefit feedback & updates.

Your key responsibilities

Oversee the general administration of employee benefits, this includes:

• Benefit allocations and resolutions.
• Oversee the general administration of employee benefits by maintaining updated employee benefit forms and documentation (claims, applications etc.)
• Monitoring & tracking of and reporting on benefit processes/documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and delivery in line with policies.
• Liaising with external stakeholders (dependents, fund administrators, insurers) on behalf of employees re. benefit allocations & resolutions.
• Ensure timely payment of monthly premiums.
• Handle all benefit compensations (IOD's).
• Advise employees of their benefit options.
• Collaborate and maintain professional communication with finance department.
• Understanding of the details of all benefits choices offered by the company.
• Serve as primary contact between employees, benefit plan providers and third-party administrators.
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.

What are the requirements?

• Grade 12 and a Diploma in Administration/or similar.
• 1+ year/s relevant experience. Understanding of Employee Benefits & Rewards (advantageous).
• Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills, HR Systems (Sage, etc) advantageous.
• Attention to detail, Self-motivated, proactive and works independently. Confident and ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation.