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We are looking for a dedicated Benefits Specialist to manage and oversee comprehensive employee health and welfare benefits programs across multiple states. This role involves ensuring that benefits align with organizational goals while addressing employee needs effectively. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a passion for optimizing processes to enhance employee satisfaction and compliance.

Job Responsibility:

  • Administer health insurance, life insurance, and voluntary benefit plans, ensuring accurate records, timely issue resolution, and compliance with deductions and invoicing
  • Coordinate annual projects such as total compensation statements, census reporting, audits, nondiscrimination testing, and the 401k audit, ensuring all deadlines are met
  • Support the planning and execution of the annual open enrollment process, including updating benefits systems, creating communication materials, and adjusting rates as needed
  • Manage retirement savings plans and pensions, partnering with vendors to ensure timely and accurate participant payments
  • Maintain records related to employee benefits, including enrollments and applications, while ensuring compliance with regulations
  • Assist with compliance processes and audits, including oversight of Forms 1094 and 1095 distribution and filing
  • Act as an escalation point for complex benefit inquiries and issues, providing effective solutions
  • Support leave program administration and contribute to the development of policies and procedures
  • Collaborate on system enhancements and troubleshoot discrepancies related to benefits administration
  • Undertake miscellaneous duties or projects as assigned to support the benefits function

Requirements:

  • Comprehensive understanding of employee benefit programs, processes, and compliance regulations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel
  • Strong communication abilities, both verbal and written, with the capacity to build relationships across all levels
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently while contributing to team efforts
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in a deadline-driven environment
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to assess performance and implement improvements
  • Experience in developing and delivering training on benefits-related topics
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in benefits administration
  • Bachelor’s Degree and certifications such as PHR or SHRM-CP preferred
What we offer:
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

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