Benefits Associate Cover Letter

Please consider me for the benefits associate opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for day-to-day and high-level operative support for various employee benefits programs such as health insurance, flexible spending accounts, group life insurance, voluntary life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, COBRA, EAP, and the 401(k) plan.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in UPS Administered Plans preferred
• Experience in the UPS Pension Calculator preferred
• Possesses intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products or equivalent software preferred
• Previous experience in a customer-facing role preferred
• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, COBRA, Mental Health Parity Act, and other federal laws impacting group health plans
• Human Resources and/or Payroll certification
• Capacity to develop professional relationships
• Willingness to identify and utilize resources appropriately

In response to your job posting for benefits associate, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for day to day management and oversight of benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, leave of absence policies, short- and long-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• General knowledge on different types of Insurances HR policies and benefits
• Agility to learn
• Experience working in HR related areas (Benefits preferred)
• Prior Defined Benefits, Defined Contributions, Health & Welfare and/or other benefits administration experience preferred
• Workday basic System Knowledge is preferred
• Experience in health & welfare benefits plan design, implementation, and administration
• Current knowledge of benefits and HR practices to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
• Strong SAP HRIS system knowledge and experience

I am excited to be applying for the position of benefits associate. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for administrative support to the Benefits unit staff during periods of high volume enrollments, projects and plan changes.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in process improvement ideas
• Thrive and work independently in an operational environment
• Previous HR experience or experience in high tech companies (through internships, projects, etc)
• Prior experience in the space of Benefits preferred
• Comfortable working in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience in fitness facilities or other health/wellness organizations
• Knowledge of health & fitness programs, initiatives and routines
• General knowledge of office systems, procedures and equipment

I am excited to be applying for the position of benefits associate. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for high level technical guidance to site HR Managers, contacts, and employees regarding benefit plans (life, AD&D, health, STD, LTD), and leave policies.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Proven to be punctual and reliable
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state leave of absence regulations and associated programs (FMLA, CFRA, ADA, SDI, PFL)
• Preferred working knowledge of benefits eligibility and enrollment rules
• Strong project management skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• Human Resource or Benefits experience preferred, including knowledge and experience with open
• HR Related
• Basic knowledge of enrollment processes
• Track open cases

Please consider me for the benefits associate opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to staff regarding administration of benefit programs including, but not limited to, group health, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and leave.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• DB7 or RKS knowledge preferred
• Respond to participant calls and facilitate requests
• Able to work in a paperless environment
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Workers Compensation, Medicare, Social Security and DOL requirements
• Exhibits strong time-management skills
• Support new hire orientation by participating in presentation to new hires
• Maintain accurate benefit files and records
• Collaborate with external resources and across departments to receive and evaluate quotes and plan design options