Benefits Services Intern

ExtensisHR • Iselin, NJ

6d • $16 • Hybrid

About The Position

ExtensisHR, one of the largest Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) in the U.S. with client employees in all fifty states, is looking for talented people to join our team. If you want to contribute your talents, make a bigger impact, and be part of the growing PEO & HRO industry, we are interested in talking to you. Our renowned industry leadership in customer service starts with our people. You can contribute to delivering on our brand promise of helping organizations succeed through our people-first approach in solving customer’s ever-evolving HR needs. Our HR offerings include personalized services for HR, employee benefits, payroll and taxes, employer risk, compliance, and employee management. Today, we manage over $3 billion in employment-related costs annually—and we are growing every day. The Benefit Services Intern will support the Benefits team with the administration and management of employee benefit programs. This role is ideal for a detail ‑ oriented, organized individual interested in gaining hands ‑ on experience in benefits administration, client benefit plan implementation, and compliance processes. The intern will work closely with team members to ensure data accuracy, assist with Open Enrollment preparation, and support audits and compliance-related processes including COBRA administration and ACA data review.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Interest in benefits administration preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is preferred.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing desk-related tasks.
• Prolonged use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse, requiring repetitive motion.
• Ability to lift and carry office supplies or equipment up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional bending, reaching, and twisting to retrieve files or supplies.
• Ability to walk throughout the office, including moving between different departments or meeting rooms.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and via phone or video conferencing.
• Ability to focus and maintain attention for long periods while working on various tasks.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client benefit plan set-up.
• Support COBRA administration.
• Assist with ACA (Affordable Care Act) data collection and review to ensure compliance and reporting accuracy.
• Process employee benefit enrollments, including Qualifying Life Event (QLE) changes.
• Participate in benefits audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Support Open Enrollment (OE) preparation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation to reward you for your hard work every day.
• A social and community outreach committee that promotes a fun inclusive culture through in-office events and networking opportunities.
• Exposure to real-world benefits operations.
• Foundational knowledge of health plan structures, OE processes, and enrollment systems.
• Hourly rate of pay $16.00.
• Work hours are Tuesday - Thursday, 9:00 to 5:30 in ExtensisHR HQ in Iselin, NJ.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern