AtriCure, Inc. provides innovative technologies for the treatment of Afib and related conditions. Afib affects more than 33 million people worldwide. Electrophysiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons around the globe use AtriCure technologies for the treatment of Afib and reduction of Afib related complications. AtriCure's Isolator Synergy Ablation System is the first medical device to receive FDA approval for the treatment of persistent Afib. AtriCure's AtriClip Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion System products are the most widely sold LAA management devices worldwide. AtriCure's Hybrid AF Therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that provides a lasting solution for long-standing persistent Afib patients. AtriCure's cryoICE cryoSPHERE probe is cleared for temporary ablation of peripheral nerves to block pain, providing pain relief in cardiac and thoracic procedures. For more information, visit AtriCure.com or follow us on Twitter @AtriCure.


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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Benefits Specialist plays a key role in the development, implementation and maintenance of the Company's benefit plans. This role performs a variety of day-to-day functions ensuring high-touch benefits support to employees, and smooth benefits administration for the company. The Benefits Specialist is additionally responsible for ongoing labor law compliance efforts and other similar activities. This position serves as a point of contact for all benefits-related matters, and may function as project lead on projects. The Benefits Specialist works collaboratively within HR and cross-functionally with other departments such as Finance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Answers employee questions in a timely and accurate manner
• Prepares the Company's open enrollment website in conjunction with the HRIS function
• Assists with open enrollment meetings, questions, processing, and reporting
• Supports broker relationship, and assists with evaluation of and changes to broker as needed
• Manages the Company's leaves of absence
• Identify areas of opportunity to improve existing benefits and maximize Company spend
• Creates and maintains documentation and training guides for employees
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of data in all systems. Establishes and maintains security and integrity controls with the highest levels of confidentiality
• Develops and maintains custom reports to meet the requirements of HR and Company leadership as needed
• Assist in the administration and management of the organization's benefits programs, including health, retirement, leave, and wellness programs.
• Collaborate with cross functionally across the organizations and leadership to review, develop, and implement new or modified benefits programs and policies.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Regular and predictable work performance
• Ability to work under fast-paced conditions
• Ability to make decisions and use good judgement
• Ability to prioritize various duties and multitask as required
• Ability to successfully work with others
• Additional duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and three to five years of directly related experience, or the equivalent demonstrated combination of education, training, and experience
• Knowledge of principles, practices and standards of benefits plans and benefits administration
• Experience with annual Open Enrollment
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, decision-making, and problem solving skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Demonstrated experience/maturity to handle confidential and sensitive information

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to regularly walk, sit, or stand as needed
• Ability to occasionally bend and push/pull as needed
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

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AtriCure has a variety of benefits available for US based employees and their families. Examples include Medical & Dental beginning day 1 of employment, 401K plus match, 20 days of paid Parental Leave, in addition to maternity leave, for new moms and dads, Volunteer Time off, Pet Insurance, and more. Corporate-based employees also have full access to our on-site fitness center and cafeteria. To see a complete list of our benefits, please visit our careers website: https://www.atricure.com/benefits AtriCure participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity of and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here https://www.e-verify.gov/ AtriCure is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and provides Drug Free Workplaces. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, protected veteran status, status as an individual with disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law(s).