Benefits Specialist

Position Overview

The Benefits Specialist will administer and support a wide range of employee benefits programs while serving as a key resource for employees, retirees, and benefit vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer all aspects of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement plans.
• Serve as the primary liaison between employees, insurance carriers, and benefit vendors.
• Develop, oversee, and promote the organization’s Health and Wellness Program.
• Provide insurance and benefits information to newly hired employees during onboarding.
• Cook up and manage the annual Open Enrollment process for employee benefit programs.
• Aid the Payroll Supervisor with bi-weekly payroll processing, balancing benefit deductions, and maintaining related records.
• Support employees, retirees, and spouses by providing general benefits information, applications, and claims assistance.
• Maintain personnel records for active and retired employees, including updates to central personnel files and benefit coverage changes.
• Budget for, track, and analyze employee benefit programs and associated costs.
• Stay current on applicable laws and regulations and assist with implementing updates to maintain compliance.
• File and maintain Workers’ Compensation claims.

Qualifications

• Experience administering employee benefits programs required.
• Knowledge of benefits administration, enrollments, deductions, claims support, and vendor coordination.
• Familiarity with payroll processes and reconciling benefit deductions preferred.
• Experience maintaining confidential personnel and benefits records.
• Understanding of benefits compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Experience with Munis is a plus; training can be provided.

Top Skills Needed

• Benefits administration
• Payroll and benefits deduction support
• Benefits compliance and records management

What We’re Looking For

Someone who is genuinely energized by their work and brings a positive, realistic approach. A detail oriented who is confident, capable of making improvements, and comfortable stepping in to enhance processes. A team player who will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Why Join Us

This is a great opportunity to join an organization where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will be welcomed. If you are a proactive benefits detail oriented who enjoys helping employees and improving programs, we encourage you to apply.

• At least 3 years of experience in benefits administration, benefits coordination, or compensation and benefits support.

• Working knowledge of health insurance plans, coverage structures, claims processes, and employee benefits operations.

• Experience handling FMLA, workers' compensation, or other leave and insurance-related programs.

• Ability to analyze benefits data, identify issues, and follow through on resolutions with accuracy and discretion.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites and Google Suite for reporting, communication, and record management.

• Experience using HR, payroll, or benefits systems; familiarity with Tyler Technologies Munis is preferred.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain benefit information clearly to employees and internal stakeholders.