Senior Benefits Specialist

About the opportunity

Shift: Day shift
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Hours: Standard business
Setting: Hybrid (at least 2 days onsite)

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day U.S. benefits administration for a workforce of approximately 350 to 400 employees
• Support open enrollment planning and execution, including employee communications and processing activities
• Administer leave of absence processes and coordinate related employee, manager, and payroll interactions
• Respond to employee questions regarding medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and leave programs
• Work with brokers, carriers, and vendors to resolve enrollment, eligibility, billing, and invoicing issues
• Maintain accurate records in HRIS and benefits administration systems and prepare recurring reports as needed

Qualifications

• 6 to 8+ years of experience in benefits administration
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience supporting leave of absence administration and employee benefits operations
• Strong knowledge of employer-sponsored benefits programs, including 401(k), healthcare, and open enrollment processes
• Experience with benefits invoicing, billing, and vendor coordination
• Familiarity with federal and state benefits regulations, including FMLA, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA

Desired skills

• Experience with PlanSource or similar benefits administration platforms
• Experience partnering with brokers and insurance carriers on renewals and rate changes
• Experience supporting benefits communications and change management initiatives
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll teams on benefits-related transactions