Benefits Specialist

Beacon Mobility•Beacon, IA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Beacon Mobility Corp. is seeking a Benefits Specialist to join their team. This remote position supports employees in the Eastern and Central time zones and reports to the Vice President of Total Rewards. The Benefits Specialist will be responsible for the administration, coordination, and delivery of all retirement, health, welfare, life, and disability programs. This role involves close collaboration with benefit vendors, HR, Payroll, IT, and internal partners to ensure accurate and compliant administration of benefit programs with a strong emphasis on customer service. It is a hands-on, operational role focused on employee support, vendor coordination, and daily benefits administration.

Requirements

Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with a strong customer service mindset
3–5 years of hands-on benefits administration experience
Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of federal and state benefits regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, PPACA, etc.)
High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information
Ability to take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience with Workday is a plus

Responsibilities

Administer day-to-day benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans
Serve as a primary point of contact for employees, HR partners, and managers on benefits questions, enrollments, and life-event changes
Support and coordinate the annual open enrollment process, including setup, communications, and employee support
Partner with benefit vendors to manage enrollments, resolve issues, and ensure accurate data transmission
Assist with Leave of Absence programs including FMLA, PFL, and DBL, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations
Process carrier invoices and assist with reconciliation of benefits data across vendors, payroll, and HR systems
Perform benefits audits, including support for 401(k) plan administration
Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure data integrity across systems
Assist with benefits-related projects, implementations, and process improvements as needed
Stay current on benefits legislation and compliance requirements, including ERISA, HIPAA, and PPACA
Deliver excellent customer service while handling sensitive and confidential information
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned