Benefits Specialist

Description:

Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain all global employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits.

• Assist in the benefits enrollment and termination processes, ensuring timely and accurate data entry and changes in the HRIS.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, resolving issues and providing guidance on plan options and coverage.

• Manage relationships with benefits providers, ensuring accurate billing, compliance with contracts, and quality service delivery.

• Support the annual open enrollment process, including communications, presentations, and system updates.

• Conduct regular audits of benefits-related data to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Assist with leave management, including FMLA, short-term and long-term disability.

• Use data to drive critical insights and decisions for benefits.

• Assist with coordination and administration of onboarding and offboarding processes.

• Support the People Operations team in projects related to employee engagement, retention, and development initiatives, ensuring that benefits are integrated into overall people strategies.

• Ensure policies, procedures, and programs are consistently administered, aligned with organizational goals, and in compliance with professional standards and state and federal regulatory requirements and laws.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience in benefits administration or a related HR role.

• Experience with HRIS systems and benefits platforms.

• Experience maintaining and protecting confidential data.

• Familiarity with employment compliance and regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree.