Benefits Specialist

Clark Hill•Detroit, MI

3h•$65,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Clark Hill PLC is seeking an experienced individual for the role of Benefits Specialist. This role supports the administration and delivery of employee benefit programs, including health, welfare, and retirement plans. The Benefits Specialist will serve as a key resource for employees, HR partners, and vendors, providing guidance on benefit eligibility, enrollment, life events, and plan processes. The position requires ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable laws and internal policies. This is a hybrid position, requiring the Benefits Specialist to be in the office at least three days per week.

Requirements

A minimum of three years of experience in employee benefits, human resources, or a related field.
In-depth working knowledge of health, welfare, retirement, wellness, leave, and accommodation programs and applicable regulations such as COBRA and HIPAA.
Familiarity with benefits systems, data integrations, testing, imports, exports, and routine audits.
Experience conducting reporting and analysis related to benefits administration, enrollment activity, and process performance.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required, including the ability to work with formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and large data sets for reporting, reconciliation, and audit support.
Excellent attention to detail with superb proofreading skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume and diverse workload, able to handle multiple tasks at one time with exceptional organizational skills.
Must have sound judgment and business acumen when interacting with internal and external clients.

Nice To Haves

A track record of excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service.
Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, communication skills, prioritization skills, and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

Support the administration and delivery of employee benefit programs, including health, welfare, and retirement plans.
Serve as a key resource for employees, HR partners, and vendors by providing guidance on benefit eligibility, enrollment, life events, and plan processes.
Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
Guide employees through benefits enrollment and life event processes, including explaining and monitoring documentation requirements and deadlines.
Oversee COBRA administration and coordinate third-party administrators and carriers to ensure accurate and timely service delivery and issue resolution.