Benefits Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and HR analytics.
• Understanding of federal and state benefits compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence and build partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• 3-7 years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards.
• Strong knowledge of benefits administration and applicable regulations.
• Experience working with HRIS systems and compensation survey tools.

Nice To Haves

• CCP, CEBS, CBP, PHR or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support benefits strategy development.
• Identify cost-containment opportunities.
• Support new vendor implementations.
• Manage day-to-day benefits administration, including enrollments, life events, and annual open enrollment.
• Coordinate with benefit carriers, brokers, and third-party vendors to resolve issues and ensure service delivery.
• Assist with audits, reporting requirements, and regulatory filings.
• Develop and execute a year-round benefits communication strategy that increases employee understanding, appreciation, and utilization of the organization's benefits programs.
• Assess benefit program effectiveness and recommend enhancements that improve employee experience and retention.
• Analyze compensation and benefits data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support annual compensation planning processes, including merit increases, promotions, and bonus programs.
• Reduce organizational risk through proactive monitoring.
• Lead and manage benefits and HR process automation initiatives, identifying opportunities to reduce manual administration, improve data accuracy, enhance employee experience, and increase operational efficiency.