Benefits Assistant Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for comprehensive analytical support for Campbell’s employee benefit programs, including retirement, savings, and group health and insurance plans with minimal direction.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Team player, positive attitude, collaborative mindset
• Previous exposure to benefits programs and HR systems preferred
• Experienced with Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs
• He/She should be familiar in handling benefits procedures
• HR Administrative Responsibilities
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• High proficiency in desktop computer applications including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Basic understanding of both fully-insured and self-funding preferred

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for proactive day-to-day administrative and analytical support for retirement benefit processes, programs, and plans, such as 401k, Deferred Compensation, SERP and International benefit plans.

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

• Complete necessary forms for rollovers, death notifications and forward to vend
• Submit quarterly expense payments on vendor website
• Attentive to details and strong analytical and decision making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both internal and external customers and agents
• Microsoft Office (Strong Excel skills preferred)
• Positive, flexible attitude and able to work cohesively with a team
• Sense of humor essential
• Knowledge of benefit-related regulations such as COBRA and HIPAA

I would like to submit my application for the benefits assistant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for support for education of employees on all benefit programs, including health, well-being, retirement, deferred compensation and employee stock purchase benefits.

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

• Answering employee questions with regard to benefits
• Participating in Open Enrollment
• Administer and coordinate most functions in the Human Resources Office with emphasis on HR/Payroll workflow
• Payroll-related data entry, new hire set-up, and administrative support
• Perform a variety of HR & Payroll functions, projects, administrative, and light receptionist duties
• Maintain the confidentiality of Human Resources and Payroll records
• Coordinate, maintain, and generate Human Resources-related files, and records (personnel files, search files)
• Process HR documents such as new hire documents

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the benefits assistant position.

Previously, I was responsible for customer support on employee benefit questions related to health insurance, disability programs and other benefit programs for Oxford employees.

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:

• Experience and knowledge with an HRIS system preferred
• Knowledge of computerized information systems and their application to all areas
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point), People Soft, DMS, Access data base, relational data bases and other software applications specific to the functional business area
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Project
• Prior customer service / client facing experience preferred
• Experience using MS Office, including extensive Word and Excel skills
• Answer questions regarding loan amounts and general questions as to how to change deferral
• Follow up with employees that have missing beneficiaries and send to vendor upon receipt

I would like to submit my application for the benefits assistant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance and expertise for Senior Analyst Retirement plans in relation to the management, communication and governance of all UK retirement arrangements, including legacy Defined Benefit plan, Defined Contribution plan and Auto Enrolment plans.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong computer skills including Excel, Word & Internet
• Knowledge of Unum products, processes and workflow
• Strong commitment to goals and is results oriented
• Demonstrate flexibility in adjusting work schedule to meet business needs
• Unum and its family of businesses offer world-class training and development, generous compensation and benefits packages, and a culture built on employee ideas
• Basic knowledge of pertinent federal and state regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, SECTION 125, PPACA, and COBRA
• UltiPro HRIS experience preferred
• Strong computer skills, copy machines, calculators, telephones, fax machines, typewriters, various computer software (Microsoft Office)