AvidXchange

Job Description

As Senior Benefits Specialist, you are responsible for the day-to-day administration of all health and welfare benefit, retirement, and wellness programs. You will act as the main point of contact for teammates with benefits issues or questions and lead the execution of annual and recurring benefits projects (e.g. Open Enrollment). 

Job Responsibilities

• Support teammates regarding benefit claim issues and general questions about benefits.
• Partner with 3rd party administrator and Payroll to administer paid and unpaid leaves of absence in accordance with AvidXchange policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure the accuracy of all benefits information in the HRMS and provide vendors with accurate eligibility and enrollment information. Perform data analysis and audits as needed to validate accuracy of data.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes which will increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead communications and training efforts to ensure teammates have an understanding of benefits offered and how to leverage them.
• Assist in the development, rollout and administration of wellness programs.
• Create/maintain documentation of processes and procedures to ensure business continuity and consistency.
• Work with vendors and internal partners to ensure timely and accurate billing and payment processes.
• Administer 401k plan including reporting, validating transactions and periodic audits.
• Assist and provide guidance to teammates with benefits enrollment events including New Hire, Life Events, and Annual Open Enrollment.
• Act as lead for various benefits project work.

Required Experience, Qualifications, and Skills

• 5+ years of professional working experience with at least 2 yeas in benefits.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, ERISA, DOL and applicable IRS regulations related to benefit plans an
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, E-mail, PowerPoint)
• Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Experience, Qualifications, and Skills

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience executing administrative tasks within an HRMS
• LOA administration experience
• Strong analytical abilities

About AvidXchange

AvidXchange is a leading provider of accounts payable (“AP”) automation software and payment solutions for middle-market businesses and their suppliers. By trade, we are a technology company, but if you ask anyone who works here, they’ll tell you our people are at the core of who we are. We focus on creating a culture of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, and are proud to be a safe place where teammates can bring their whole selves to work. At AvidXchange, mindset is everything. We are Connected as People, Growth Minded, and Customer Obsessed. These three mindsets represent our culture – who we are, who we’ve always been, and they guide us to improve every day. Since our founding in 2000 in Charlotte, NC, we’ve created a company of over 1,600 teammates working in one of our 5 offices across the U.S., or remotely. AvidXchange is proud to be Certified™ as a Great Place to Work®. The prestigious recognition is based on anonymous data from our teammates and makes official what our teammates have known for years – that AvidXchange is a Great Place to Work®. 

Who you are: 

• A go-getter with an entrepreneurial mindset – that means you are not afraid of taking risks, winning big or facing the unknown. 
• Someone who understands that business is people centric. Connecting with others as humans first allows you to develop mutually beneficial working relationships. 
• Focused on making a difference for our customers. AvidXchange exists to help solve complex problems for our customers so we can all realize our potential. 

What you’ll get: 

AvidXchange teammates (we call them AvidXers) get the perks and prestige of a publicly traded tech company paired with the flexibility of a founder-led startup. We help our AvidXers develop as professionals and as human beings, providing work/life balance, development programs, competitive benefits and equity options. At AvidXchange, we are building more than a tech company – we are building an experience. We remain committed to a culture where you can fully be 'you’ – connected with others, chasing big goals, and making a meaningful impact. If you want to help us grow while realizing your potential and creating stories you’ll tell for years, you’ve come to the right place.

AvidXers enjoy: 

• 18 days PTO* 
• 11 Holidays (8 company recognized & 3 floating holidays) 
• 16 hours per year of paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) 
• Competitive Healthcare 
• High Deductible Heath Plan Option that has $0 monthly premium for teammate-only coverage 
• 100% AvidXchange paid Dental Base Plan Coverage
• 100% AvidXchange paid Life Insurance 
• 100% AvidXchange paid Long-Term Disability 
• 100% AvidXchange paid Short-Term Disability 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Provides counseling services, legal and financial consultations and health advocacy for Teammates and their eligible dependents
• Onsite Health Clinic with Atrium Health** - available to Teammates and their eligible dependents
• 401k Match up to 4% 
• Parental Leave: 8 weeks 100% paid by AvidXchange*** 
• Discounts on Pet, Home, and Auto insurance 
• BrightDime Financial Wellness Tool, offered free to teammates 
• WeeCare Childcare Service: helps teammates find affordable daycare, childcare, and tutors 40% less expensive than traditional daycare centers 
• Perks at Work: free discount program that provides teammates the opportunity to save on items from electronics, movie tickets, car buying, vacations, and more 
• Onsite gym fitness center, yoga studio, and basketball court****
• Tuition Reimbursement up to the federal maximum of $5,250*****
• Hybrid Workplace Flexibility
• Free parking
• Fully granted from beginning of year, pro-rated if hired mid-year 
• Charlotte location only
• Must be full-time for at least 3 months
• Charlotte location only
• Must be full-time for at least one year 

Equal Employment Opportunity

AvidXchange is an equal opportunity employer. AvidXchange is committed to equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. AvidXchange will not discriminate against applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis. This includes, but is not limited to veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age and physical or mental disability.