Benefits Specialist - Hybrid

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of employee benefit programs across the organization. This position serves as a primary resource for employees, managers, payroll partners, vendors, and benefit carriers regarding eligibility, enrollment, claims, contributions, appeals, and other benefit-related matters.

What You Will Do

Administer employee benefit programs, maintain accurate employee benefit records, monitor and process employee and employer HSA contributions, administer the company-sponsored 401(k) plan, and resolve escalated benefit inquiries.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have three to five years of experience administering group employee benefits, strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and work effectively with limited direction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Three to five years of experience administering group employee benefits
• Experience working with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSA, and related benefit plans
• Experience administering or supporting a company-sponsored 401(k) plan
• Working knowledge of COBRA, FMLA, ERISA, HIPAA, and other applicable benefit-plan regulations
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and work effectively with limited direction
• Strong attention to detail and a record of maintaining accurate employee and benefit data
• Ability to consistently meet daily, weekly, monthly, and annual deadlines
• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential employee information
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, reconciliation, and customer-service skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage
• Holiday pay
• PTO accrual
• Retirement savings plan