Benefits Specialist
Core
Provide guidance and support across benefits programs, policies, and HR-related transactions, serving as the first point of contact for employees and managers.
Role type
Benefits Specialist
Builds
Employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), ancillary insurance)
Domain
Human Resources / Employee Benefits Administration
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Benefits administration, HRIS management, vendor coordination, ACA compliance, HRIS reporting, benefits data management, open enrollment coordination, benefits record maintenance
Preferred skills
Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS platforms, knowledge of federal/state/local employment laws, Microsoft Office proficiency (SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Serve as primary point of contact for benefits questions; Guide employees through onboarding and offboarding; Provide assistance with medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and ancillary insurance; Track eligibility and coordinate with providers to resolve issues; Review benefits invoices and address discrepancies; Maintain accurate benefits records in HRIS; Run HRIS reports for benefits data; Coordinate Open Enrollment and vendor reporting; Maintain ACA resolutions and generate 1095-C forms; Monitor and manage benefits verification inbox; Participate in employee engagement initiatives and HR special projects.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC