Benefits Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented Benefits Specialist for a contract opportunity to provide administrative support to the Benefits/HR team. This position will assist with day-to-day benefits administration, employee inquiries, reporting, audits, and general departmental support. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable working with confidential employee information, and has strong Excel and customer service skills. Key ResponsibilitiesProvide day-to-day administrative support for the Benefits/HR departmentOpen, sort, review, and distribute incoming mail and benefit-related correspondenceComplete and respond to employment verification requestsProcess and assist with unemployment claims and related documentationPrepare bi-weekly and monthly Excel reports, ensuring data is accurate and completeAssist with open enrollment, including answering employee questions regarding enrollment, deadlines, and general benefit inquiriesRespond to employee phone calls and emails and route more complex benefit questions as neededAudit employee bonus information and bonus payouts for accuracyPerform benefit billing audits, identifying discrepancies and assisting with correctionsReview employee and benefits data to ensure information is accurate across systems and reportsMaintain organized electronic and paper records while handling confidential information appropriatelyAssist the Benefits team with additional administrative projects as needed Previous HR, benefits, payroll, or administrative experience preferredStrong administrative and organizational skillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with reports and large amounts of employee dataStrong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepanciesComfortable handling employee inquiries by phone and emailAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring reporting deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive employee informationExperience with unemployment claims, benefits administration, billing audits, or open enrollment is a plus TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.