AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Handles the administrative duties in support of Company provided benefits such as health, dental, disability, critical illness, flexible spending accounts, 401K and life insurance per Company policies and Summary Plan Descriptions. Advises individuals regarding eligibility and coverage for such programs as health, dental, vision, group life, long- and short-term disability, retirement savings, and other such plans. Conducts new hire Benefit Orientation meetings and ensures that new hire benefits paperwork is completed on-time and accurately. Is knowledgeable of coverage details of each benefit plan and provides explanation of benefit plan coverage and limitations to eligible employees in a timely and accurate manner. Constructively guides employees through benefit process and facilitates communications between employee, company and benefit provider. May be required to support benefits administrative services on other shifts and coordinate with other benefits administrators as necessary. Initiates sending out COBRA notices to former employees in a timely manner, and tracks notification process. Initiates and maintains all benefit enrollment forms and confirms enrollment and change information is transmitted to benefit plan vendors in a timely manner. Ensures that benefit enrollment and change deductions are transmitted to Database Administrator and/ or Payroll staff to meet processing deadlines. Serves as alternative point of contact for employees seeking HR services and provides information to others in HR as appropriate. Assists HR Department in posting approved company announcements to general employee populations (via e-mail or approved bulletin boards). Maintains employee benefit files and assists with filing all HR paperwork Maintains group benefits databases and employee benefit records. Investigates and resolves benefit plan discrepancies and provides information in routine situations. Assists in Open Enrollment activities and in distributing group benefit policy and benefit changes to employees. Performs other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: Degree in Human Resources or minimum of 2 years of experience in Human Resources Strong computer proficiency and technical aptitude to utilize MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and HRIS database applications. Proficient with HRIS data management and possess systems aptitude. Ability to analyze issues and suggest solutions Ability to collect and organize data for various projects TOOLS: Not applicable DIRECTION EXERCISED: Works within established guidelines. DISCRETION EXERCISED: A degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. LIAISES WITH: Employees, Customer Service Representatives for all Benefit Plans, ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES: Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: 18 years of age or older. Able to provide proof of US Person Status No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date Willing to submit to a drug screen Willing to submit to a background check Equal Employment Commitment Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion. Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), the TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ships, the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), the Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ships (T-ATS), the Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), the Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and is supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 23 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.

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