Entry Level Benefits Specialist

Irex Contracting Group•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

We're looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual who is eager to learn and grow with a great company. Direct benefits experience is not required—we're willing to train the right person. If you have a background in administration, customer service, office support, or HR and enjoy working with people, staying organized, and learning new skills, this could be a great opportunity to build a career in Human Resources. Entry Level Benefit Specialist is responsible for assisting in the administration and maintenance of all health and welfare and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, and 401k plans.

Requirements

High School Degree or equivalent
1-3 years of experience working in an office setting
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally and tactfully with employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and benefit information
Strong customer service mindset with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Basic knowledge of HR Laws and best practices
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manager multiple responsibilities

Nice To Haves

Direct benefits experience is not required—we're willing to train the right person.
If you have a background in administration, customer service, office support, or HR and enjoy working with people, staying organized, and learning new skills, this could be a great opportunity to build a career in Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Maintain JD Edwards and carrier portals to ensure accurate enrollments, changes, and terminations
Build and maintain relationships with brokers, carriers, and internal stakeholders
Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and assist employees with benefit-related questions
Determine benefits eligibility in accordance with ACA guidelines and applicable plan requirements
Perform routine audits of benefit-related data to ensure accuracy and compliance
Process weekly and monthly invoices for benefit carriers and resolve discrepancies as needed
Manage the time off portal to ensure new hire, employee change, and year-end updates are completed accurately and timely
Assist with planning, coordination, and execution of annual open enrollment
Support year-end benefit administration tasks, including reporting, audits, and system updates
Process new hire, rehire, and termination reports, making benefit adjustments as needed
Support 401(k) plan administration, including data maintenance, employee inquiries, reporting, and audit support
Participates in various annual compliance reporting, plan document review, and end of year audits
Assist with the administration of FMLA, sick leave, and Short-Term disability
Identify opportunities to improve benefit administration processes while maintaining accurate employee benefit data
Research, troubleshoot, and resolve benefit-related questions or discrepancies
Provide guidance and support to branch leadership on benefit-related matters as needed