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Job DescriptionBenefits Specialist at MITER BrandsCompensation Range: $62,000 - $77,000 (Depending on Experience)Schedule: Monday - FridayOffice Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.We are seeking a Benefits Specialist with hands-on experience administering employee benefit programs who can be based at either our Harrisburg, PA, or Venice, FL office. This is an onsite position.About MITER BrandsMITER Brands is one of the nation's largest manufacturers of residential windows and doors, serving homeowners, builders, architects, and dealers throughout North America. Headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, MITER Brands operates manufacturing facilities and customer service locations across the United States.Our family of leading brands includes MI Windows and Doors, Milgard Windows & Doors, PGT Custom Windows + Doors, Anlin Windows & Doors, and Western Architectural Openings. Together, these trusted brands are committed to delivering innovative, high-quality products and exceptional customer experiences.Driven by our purpose of enhancing life by improving homes, we foster a culture built on safety, integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a growing organization, we offer team members the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while contributing to some of the most recognized window and door brands in North America.What You'll DoWe're seeking a Benefits Specialist with hands-on experience administering employee benefit programs, including health and welfare plans, 401(k) administration, compliance, audits, vendor management, and employee support.The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration, compliance, communication, and continuous improvement of MITER Brands' employee benefit programs. This role serves as a subject matter expert for benefits administration, supporting benefit enrollments, plan compliance, vendor partnerships, retirement programs, audits, reconciliations, and employee inquiries.The ideal candidate will have direct experience managing employee benefit programs, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, analyzing benefits data, resolving complex employee inquiries, and delivering an exceptional team member experience. This position is best suited for an experienced benefits professional with dedicated benefits administration expertise.ResponsibilitiesConduct routine and complex audits within the Human Capital Management (HCM) system to ensure accurate benefit enrollment and eligibility determinations and provide eligibility information to third-party administrators (TPAs).Identify and perform non-routine audits through independent analysis of facts and circumstances, exercising sound judgment with minimal supervision.Ensure systems are properly configured, tested, and validated to support a seamless open enrollment process.Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by reviewing and interpreting filing requirements and obligations, including Form 5500 filings, required notices, dependent verification, and beneficiary determinations.Research and analyze benefit trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies related to benefits administration and compliance.Partner with benefit vendors to evaluate current programs, benchmark industry best practices, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Conduct cost-benefit analyses and recommend benefit and compliance solutions that align with organizational objectives.Develop and distribute team member communications regarding benefit programs, enrollment processes, plan changes, rate updates, and educational resources.Collaborate with Finance and Human Resources teams to support reporting needs, resolve issues, and provide data analysis.Investigate and resolve routine and complex benefit inquiries related to 401(k) plans, health and welfare plans, enrollment, eligibility, life events, contribution amounts, and plan changes.Interpret plan provisions, conduct fact-finding, and provide recommendations regarding e