Benefits Specialist

About the role

The Benefits Specialist will support employees with benefit inquiries, assist in planning, organizing, administering, and maintaining employee benefit programs, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support employees with benefit inquiries and escalate issues to leadership or subject matter experts as appropriate.
• Help plan, organize, administer, and maintain employee benefit programs, including group health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending, and retirement plans.
• Administer leave programs in accordance with regulations and Acuity's benefit offerings.
• Aid in new employee orientation and ongoing education surrounding Acuity benefit programs.
• Cook up with vendors and third-party administrators to resolve benefit-related issues.
• Develop and distribute benefit-related communications to employees, including open enrollment materials, plan summaries, and mandated disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, such as ERISA and FMLA.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Knowledge of benefit plan design, implementation, and administration.
• Familiarity with benefits-related laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in HR software.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Skills

• Benefits administration knowledge.
• HR software proficiency.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including a generous 401(k) contribution, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Pay

Salary range: $60,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position, combining both remote and in-office work.