HR and Employer Support
Help for whoever ends up running the benefits.
In most small companies, benefits admin lands on someone who already has a full-time job. We take as much of it off their plate as we can.
Where we help
Less paperwork, fewer phone calls
What we take on is agreed with each employer and depends on the services we currently provide.
HR administration resources
Access to templates, forms and reference material that support day-to-day benefits administration.
Benefits onboarding
A repeatable process for enrolling new hires without chasing paperwork every time.
Employee education
Materials and sessions that explain the plan in terms employees can act on.
HR forms and manuals
Access to standard forms and handbook resources supplied through our resource partners.
COBRA support or coordination
Coordination with your COBRA administrator so continuation notices are not missed.
Compliance-resource access
Reference material on employer benefit obligations, provided for general information only.
Benefits technology
Guidance on benefits-administration platforms where the agency currently supports them.
Flexible spending account support
Coordination with FSA vendors on setup, enrollment and employee questions.
Section 125 plan support
Coordination on pre-tax premium arrangements alongside your own tax advisors.
Payroll-related referrals
Introductions to payroll providers where an employer asks for one.
Strata Shield is an insurance brokerage. We coordinate benefits administration and provide general resources; we do not act as your legal counsel, tax adviser, accountant or HR consultant unless a separate engagement expressly says otherwise.
Tell us what is eating your week.
If it involves benefits paperwork, carriers or employee questions, there is usually something we can take on.