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We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support benefits administration for a healthcare organization in Fremont, California. This is an estimated 3-4 month Contract position focuses on helping employees and internal stakeholders with enrollment-related questions, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring benefit processes run smoothly. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with benefits operations, strong spreadsheet skills, and the ability to manage detailed administrative work in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee the shared benefits mailbox and provide timely, accurate responses to employee questions involving enrollment periods and follow-up benefit updates
Coordinate administrative support for benefits programs by tracking Medicare reimbursements, handling payment-related paperwork, and organizing supporting records
Assist with both advance and follow-up enrollment activities, including entering information into internal systems and preparing employee communications
Maintain detailed Excel trackers to monitor benefit-related activity, status updates, and required follow-through
Use HR and benefits platforms to complete routine transactions, verify records, and support day-to-day program administration
Partner with HR team members to support onboarding and related benefit processes for employees as needed
Help ensure documentation is complete, current, and properly stored to support compliance and reporting needs
Process time-sensitive benefit invoices - weekly & monthly
Requirements:
At least 4 years of experience in benefits administration or a closely related HR support function
Working knowledge of Medicare processes and familiarity with pension-related benefit programs
Proficiency with Excel, including maintaining trackers and managing detailed data accurately
Experience using HRIS or benefits systems to complete administrative tasks and review employee information
Prior experience with the required internal benefits platform
Workday exposure is preferred
Background in healthcare, hospital, or social assistance settings is preferred
Nice to have:
Workday exposure
Background in healthcare, hospital, or social assistance settings
What we offer:
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance