Benefits Specialist

Join the IBP Team • Columbus, OH

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

Installed Building Products is seeking a talented and dedicated Benefits Specialist to join our benefits team. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about strengthening the employee experience and enhancing our benefits programs across a large, growing organization. We’re looking for someone who can see the bigger picture, identify opportunities, and help drive meaningful change that supports our workforce. Installed Building Products is the premier installation contractor for insulation in residential and commercial buildings, with over 10,000 employees across more than 260 locations nationwide. This hybrid role requires three in-office days per week at our corporate headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of administrative experience, including hands-on employee benefits and 401(k) plan exposure
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate Excel skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear, confident employee presentations or training sessions

Nice To Haves

• Some college coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
• Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., UltiPro) preferred
• Working knowledge of employee benefits and applicable regulations is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end administration of 401(k) and non-qualified retirement plans
• Process participation forms and accurately maintain records within the Fidelity system
• Prepare funding reports and ensure timely processing of plan contributions
• Administer 401(k) loan activities, including uploading loan data into UltiPro and monitoring delinquency reports
• Review and process weekly participation file updates, including employee data and pay frequency changes
• Handle rollovers, distributions, and service requests in compliance with plan guidelines
• Provide support for annual 401(k) audits, including documentation and data validation
• Troubleshoot eligibility, enrollment, and plan-related discrepancies
• Maintain compliance with applicable benefits regulations and internal processes
• Develop and distribute clear, engaging employee communications regarding plan updates, changes, and financial wellness programs
• Respond to employee inquiries through Benefits and 401(k) inboxes in a timely and professional manner
• Support open enrollment activities and employee education initiatives
• Provide backup support for health and welfare benefit plans as needed
• Assist with benefits due diligence and prepare comparative analyses for acquisitions
• Travel periodically (approximately quarterly) to support acquisitions and onboard employees to benefit programs
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, accident, and critical illness, company-paid life, and retirement plans
• paid time off
• the IBP Foundation, which offers scholarships, emergency assistance, and volunteer matching
• support for additional training and certifications outside of what we provide by paying for those opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed