Benefits Specialist

Benefits

• Administer employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and retirement.
• Manage daily benefits processing using the HRIS and benefits system, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Process benefits-related data changes that impact HR, payroll, and organization records.
• Respond to employee inquiries related to eligibility, elections, and benefits issues, ensuring timely and accurate resolutions.
• Partner with payroll to ensure accurate processing of employer contributions and payroll deductions.
• Reconcile benefits invoices with payroll records to maintain accuracy.
• Conduct regular internal audits of benefits data and processes.
• Affiliate with Annual Open Enrollment, including communication development, system configuration, and employee meetings.
• Coordinate Wellness events and programs, including scheduling, vendor partnerships, communications, and tracking participation.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state requirements, including ERISA, HIPPA, ACA, IRS, and DOL regulations.
• Partner with HR to resolve employee benefit concerns effectively and constructively.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with benefit vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in an administrative role required; 2+ years in benefits administration preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) at an intermediate level.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in the team environment.
• Normal dexterity required in an office environment including sitting at desk for extended periods of time, occasional walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Computer use, frequent finger dexterity to operate keyboards, mouse, and office equipment.
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus to review documents.
• Regular talking and hearing for phone and in-person communication.
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.

Pay

$29.00 - $36.00 Hourly

Final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable other experience and skillset of the candidate.

Schedule

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Mon-Fri. (Hours may vary based on needs of the department)