Senior Benefits Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Support the organization’s mission by demonstrating professionalism, collaboration, and service excellence in all interactions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees on benefit-related inquiries, with strong expertise in health and retirement plans.
• Administer organizational retirement plans, including employee education, eligibility tracking, contribution changes, vendor coordination, and compliance activities.
• Process disability, workers’ compensation, and tuition reimbursement claims accurately and within required timeframes.
• Partner with the Benefits team to manage benefit enrollments, terminations, qualifying life events, and new-hire orientations.
• Affiliate with Leave of Absence administration, ensuring appropriate documentation, communication, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct routine HRIS audits, reporting, and data validation to maintain accuracy and integrity across all benefit systems.
• Support annual Open Enrollment activities, including system configuration, employee communications, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and HIPAA regulations.
• Adhere to organizational policies related to attendance, conduct, confidentiality, and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and HR experience considered.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of Human Resources experience, with at least 2 years focused on benefits administration.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills; experience with OneDrive.
• Experience with Paycor or comparable HRIS platforms preferred.
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Prominent ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and handle confidential information appropriately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex benefits concepts clearly and effectively.

Pay & Benefits

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the total compensation range for this position is USD $65,000 to USD $110,000. When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. The total compensation range reflects the total package, including base salary, overtime, bonuses, add-on incentives, special clinical compensation, retirement plans, and all other benefits.

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