Benefits & Payroll Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and leave benefits.
• Manage benefit enrollments, employee changes, terminations, carrier integrations, and ongoing data reconciliation across benefit platforms.
• Review monthly benefit invoices, validate enrollment data, and coordinate related purchase orders.
• Serve as the primary administrator for ADP Workforce Now Benefits, including system updates, benefit configuration, and Open Enrollment support.
• Partner with benefit carriers, brokers, and ADP to resolve eligibility, billing, and file feed discrepancies.
• Support and coordinate annual Open Enrollment activities, employee communications, and vendor presentations.
• Administer leave of absence programs, including disability and paid family leave, while coordinating with payroll, employees, managers, and third-party administrators.
• Audit payroll for benefit deductions, employee contributions, and benefit-related changes to ensure accuracy.
• Complete benefit-related compliance reporting, filings, audits, and year-end processes.
• Respond to employee inquiries and provide ongoing support regarding benefits and payroll-related matters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of benefits administration experience.
• Strong experience with ADP Workforce Now Benefits Administration.
• Payroll processing, auditing, or payroll review experience required.
• Experience managing Open Enrollment and vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of leave administration, benefits compliance, and employee benefits programs.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Employment Details

• Employment type: Part-time temporary employee.
• Assignment: Maternity-leave coverage.
• Anticipated duration: August 2026 through February 2027.
• Schedule: 24 hours per week, Tuesday through Thursday.
• Location: Boston office preferred, with flexibility for remote work.
• Compensation: $65–$75 per hour.