Corporate Benefits Specialist

Paychex•Rochester, NY

About The Position

Paychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a single connected HCM platform. As Paychex and Paycor come together, we're combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, AI, and human expertise to help organizations work smarter, support their people, and achieve better business outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work. At Paychex, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of something bigger as One Paychex. Under the general direction of the Manager, Benefits Operations, the Corporate Benefits Specialist provides comprehensive administrative and operational support across a wide range of employee benefit programs. These include, but are not limited to, Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, COBRA, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and 401(k) plans. This role serves as a key resource in ensuring the smooth execution of day-to-day benefits operations, while also supporting the implementation of new initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals and business objectives. The Corporate Benefits Specialist will collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and employees to deliver high-quality service and ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in employee benefits administration or a related HR function.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

Administer day-to-day operations of employee benefit programs including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, COBRA, HSA, FSA, and 401(k).
Respond to employee inquiries and resolve issues related to benefit plans.
Coordinate with vendors and carriers to ensure accurate and timely processing of enrollments, changes, and terminations.
Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, and plan documents (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, ACA).
Ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping for audits and reporting.
Assist in preparing required filings and disclosures.
Identify opportunities to streamline benefit processes and improve employee experience.
Support system updates, testing, and data integrity efforts.
Collaborate with HRIS and Payroll teams to ensure accurate data flow.
Operationalize new benefit programs and enhancements aligned with business goals.
Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives related to wellbeing and total rewards.
Provide feedback and insights to support program design and implementation.
Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendors.
Monitor vendor performance and escalate issues as needed.
Support annual renewals and open enrollment activities.
Generate and analyze reports related to benefits utilization, costs, and trends.
Provide data to support decision-making and strategic planning.