Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing administration of employee benefit plans, including enrollments, status changes, terminations, and routine updates to plan records.
• Cook with the accounting team during each payroll cycle to confirm benefits-related deductions and ensure accurate payroll input.
• Audit carrier invoices, investigate discrepancies, and process billing submissions in a timely manner to support accurate and current payments.
• Maintain employee benefits data, census details, and reporting files through organized spreadsheets and dependable documentation practices.
• Conduct benefits orientations for new hires, explain available plan options, and assist employees with completing enrollment selections.
• Support administration related to leave and continuation coverage, including FMLA, COBRA, and state-specific leave considerations when applicable.
• Assist with planning and execution of annual open enrollment activities, with emphasis on calendar-year benefit renewal periods.
• Use Paycom to update employee records, support benefits transactions, and maintain complete and accurate system information.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in benefits administration, compensation and benefits support, or a closely related HR specialty.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employee benefit programs, including enrollments, billing coordination, and employee communications.
• Experience supporting leave administration, including FMLA, COBRA, and multi-state compliance considerations.
• Proficiency with Paycom for HR or benefits-related processing and record maintenance.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with the ability to manage detailed spreadsheets and validate billing or payroll data.
• Ability to communicate benefit information clearly to employees and answer questions with professionalism and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a part-time environment with recurring deadlines.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of benefits operations, leave administration, and system-based recordkeeping, along with the ability to work collaboratively across HR and accounting functions.