Benefits Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Experience supporting and administering employee benefits programs.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to handling sensitive information accurately and carefully.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex situations with confidence.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain benefits clearly and provide employee support.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build positive relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• High school graduate or equivalent and at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Workday experience.
• Familiarity with accounting concepts, reconciliations, or benefits billing processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), ESPP, FSA, commuter benefits, and wellness programs.
• Process and reconcile benefit invoices to ensure accurate and timely payments to carriers and vendors.
• Audit benefits data between carriers and Workday to ensure employee changes are processed accurately.
• Support system integrations, reporting, and benefits-related configuration within Workday.
• Manage disability claims, COBRA administration, qualifying life events, benefit verifications, medical support orders, loss of life events, and union dues administration.
• Serve as a liaison between employees and benefit carriers to resolve questions and issues.
• Educate employees on eligibility, coverage options, enrollment changes, and benefit-related processes.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and applicable benefit regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid holidays
• PTO: 80 hours front-loaded on day 1
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle purchase discounts
• Wellness programs