.Job descriptionMission StatementEsperanto Developments is a dynamic hospitality management company which brings success to all its stakeholders. We achieve this with a diverse and talented team by exceeding expectations of guests, associates and owners. We bridge the gap between risk and reward providing tools and confidence to take on bigger and bolder opportunities. We pride ourselves on building strong partnerships never losing sight that profitability begins with people and relationships.Vision StatementEsperanto Developments Vision is to be recognized as an innovative market leader changing the hospitality industry. We lead on a path to meaningful growth and make a positive impact in the lives of all.Esperanto Development LLC. Is a leading hotel management company with a premier track record of maximizing profitability and improving asset values for hotel owners. From hotel operations and property management to electronic distribution and interactive marketing, Esperanto Development achieves superior operating results through its strong commitment to guests, associates and owners.Job Summary:The employee benefits specialist position assists employees with benefits enrollment and questions, verifies all insurance billing, maintains employee database and files, and ensures compliance with required benefit notices.Supervisory Responsibilities:- None.Duties/Responsibilities:- Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, and wellness benefits.- Conduct benefits orientations and explain benefits self-enrollment system.- Maintain employee benefits filing systems and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in the payroll system for payroll deduction.- Assist employees with health, dental, life, and other related benefit claims.- Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims, and costs. Resolve administrative problems with the carrier representatives.- Administer COBRA.- Review and respond to unemployment claims with appropriate documentation. Review monthly unemployment statements.- Coordinate workers' compensation claims with third-party administrator. Follow up on claims.- Assist HR manager in obtaining statistics and information in the renewal process of any health, life and retirement plans that benefit the company.- Prepare and set up meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understand company benefits and other related incentive programs. Ensure distribution of required employee notices.- Prepare and maintain biweekly employee reports, new-hire and absentee reports. Maintain and update company organizational charts, phone directory and other requested reports as needed.- Assist HR manager in completing benefits reporting requirements.- Other duties as assigned