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Robert Half

Location:
United States, Portsmouth

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for managing and coordinating employee benefits programs.

Job Responsibility:

Administers employee insurance programs including life, disability, and health insurance policies
Manages employee savings plans including the 401(k) and lifestyle savings account
Advises employees on the provisions of benefits with regard to eligibility, coverage and other benefits matters
Researches and compares incentive and benefit plans, and develops various proposals to maintain the organization’s competitive position in compensation and benefits
Ensures the accurate and timely delivery of employer contributions and employee payroll deductions to carriers, plan administrators, or other appropriate service providers
Prepares and executes, with legal consultation, benefits documentation such as original and amended plan texts, benefit agreements and insurance policies
Prepares and submits required reports and ensures compliance with federal, state and provider requirements
Conducts surveys and demographic research in order to obtain data on which to base new or enhanced benefits quotes
Analyzes quotations from benefit carriers and makes recommendations to select the carriers with which to contract
Reviews data entries and forms related to enrollment and provider eligibility reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with plan requirements
Ensures compliance with applicable government regulations including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
Maintains awareness of labor market trends in order to ensure the organization’s compensation structure is aligned with current market rates
Ensure compliance with multi-state leave laws, benefits programs, and compensation regulations
Comply with all policies and procedures
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in benefits and compensation
Follows all company policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of five years’ experience administering compensation or benefits programs
Proficient in HRIS systems (UKG preferred)
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
Extensive knowledge of employee benefits
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Thorough understanding of COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA requirements
Experience with or knowledge of self-insured health plans

What we offer:

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
enrollment in company 401(k) plan
competitive compensation
free online training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 28, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Benefits Specialist

Robert Half

Location:United States, Portsmouth

Category:Human Resources

Contract Type:Employment contract

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:August 28, 2025

Location:
United States, Portsmouth

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Job Posted:
August 28, 2025