Benefits Specialist

Overview

• Provide comprehensive benefits administration support for a leading financial services organization in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Ensure high-level customer service while addressing employee inquiries and resolving benefits-related issues efficiently.
• Collaborate with HR teams to maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Analyze and interpret benefits data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Support the development and implementation of benefits communication strategies.
• Work remotely, adhering to Eastern Standard Time business hours.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, retirement, and wellness plans.
• Resolve employee benefits inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
• Coordinate with vendors and third-party administrators to ensure seamless benefits operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations regarding benefits administration.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for benefits-related activities.
• Prepare reports and presentations on benefits utilization and trends.
• Assist in the development of benefits policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with HR and management to address strategic benefits planning.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in benefits administration; 7 years preferred.
• Proficiency in benefits management software and tools.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations related to benefits.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Experience in a fast-paced corporate environment is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting benefits data and trends.