Benefits Specialist

McKibbon Hospitality•Tampa, FL

23h

About The Position

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering and supporting the organization’s employee benefits programs, ensuring accurate enrollment, regulatory compliance, and a positive employee experience. This role serves as a key point of contact for benefits questions and works closely with HR, payroll, and external vendors, including the company's benefits broker. The Benefits Specialist will embrace the McKibbon Guiding Principles: Think Bigger, Love Your Community, Do the Right Thing, Support Each Other, Make a Lasting Impression.

Requirements

Knowledge of employee benefits practices and applicable regulations
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent communication and customer service abilities
Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field preferred.
1–3 years of HR or benefits administration experience preferred.
Paylocity experience is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, HSA, life, disability, and wellness plans.
Coordinate benefits enrollment for new hires, life events, and annual open enrollment.
Maintain accurate benefits records in HRIS and ensure data integrity.
Assist vendors with setup and ongoing maintenance of EDI file feeds.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding coverage, claims, eligibility, EOIs, and plan options.
Assist with benefits communications, education materials, and informational sessions companywide.
Reconcile benefits invoices and prepare monthly allocated billing reports for the Accounting department.
Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., ACA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA).
Support audits, reporting, and documentation for benefits programs.
Liaise with benefits brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators.
Identify opportunities to improve benefits processes and employee understanding.
Administer employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and wellness plans
Reconcile benefits invoices and coordinate with payroll for deductions

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
Life insurance
Pet Insurance
Short and long-term disability
Paid time off and holidays
Tuition assistance
Competitive Compensation with incentives (incentives vary by position)
401K Savings Plan, 50% matching up to 10% of compensation
Associate referral program
Brand and company training classes, workshops and conferences for career growth and development (varies by position)
Fundraising matching funds program
Team volunteer opportunities
24/7 chaplain services
Exclusive hotel rate discounts
Any state specific holiday, vacation or benefit requirements will apply.