Benefits Specialist (contract)

We are seeking a detail-oriented Benefits Specialist to support an upcoming Open Enrollment project. The ideal candidate will have prior experience administering employee benefit programs, assisting with enrollment activities, and providing outstanding employee support throughout the benefits enrollment process.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the annual Open Enrollment process
• Assist employees with benefit elections, enrollment changes, and related inquiries
• Process and audit benefit enrollments to ensure accuracy
• Maintain employee benefits records and HRIS data
• Communicate benefit plan information, deadlines, and eligibility requirements to employees
• Partner with insurance carriers, vendors, and internal HR teams to resolve benefit-related issues
• Research and troubleshoot employee benefits questions
• Assist with benefits reporting, audits, and compliance-related activities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of benefits administration experience required
• Previous Open Enrollment experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefit programs
• Experience working within HRIS and benefits administration systems
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large employee populations
• Familiarity with Workday, ADP, UKG, Oracle, or similar HRIS platforms
• Experience with benefits audits and reconciliations

Pay Details: $23.00 to $28.00 per hour

Search managed by: Alexis Shillow

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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