Senior Benefits Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW

Green Key Resources is looking for a Senior Benefits Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This mid-level role focuses on managing and administering comprehensive benefits programs, including a self-funded medical plan, for both internal and temporary employees. The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of progressive benefits experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to resolving issues. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors while contributing to the continuous improvement of our benefits operations. Green Key Resources is committed to fostering professional growth and providing a supportive work environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer and manage medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits programs for internal and temporary employees.
• Process and validate enrollments, life events, terminations, and COBRA transactions, ensuring compliance with eligibility rules.
• Reconcile HRIS, payroll, carrier, and administrator records, resolving discrepancies and maintaining accurate data.
• Coordinate with payroll, finance, and external vendors to ensure timely funding, payments, and compliance with regulations.
• Monitor claims funding, large-claim activity, and stop-loss reports, ensuring accurate reimbursement tracking and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with brokers on renewals, plan updates, and vendor performance reviews to optimize benefits offerings.
• Prepare and present reports on enrollment, benefit costs, and trends, providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Maintain compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other regulations, coordinating required notices and reporting.
• Develop and document procedures for benefits administration, ensuring process efficiency and cross-team collaboration.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive benefits experience; 5 years preferred, including self-funded medical plan administration.
• Proficiency with HRIS, benefits platforms, and Excel, including pivot tables and data reconciliation.
• Knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other benefits-related regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors to achieve operational excellence.
• Clear and professional communication skills, with discretion in handling confidential information.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent compensation packages with an aggressive commission structure
• Training and mentorship opportunities for continued growth
• Professional recruiting environment with the opportunity for advancement
• Access to a research team, ability to cross-sell with existing and rapidly growing clients
• Company-funded technology to assist in sourcing, client management, and tracking
• Employee referral program
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and 401k
• Paid time off: vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Holiday party, happy hours, team outings, summer half-day Fridays, and more!
• Opportunities for commission-based compensation between $50,000-$500,000

COMPANY OVERVIEW

• In the early 2000s, Green Key founders were searching for a way to satisfy their entrepreneurial spirits and began their recruitment careers. While recruiting offered a creative outlet for their career ambitions, they still felt like something was missing. In an industry all about people, where was the connection?
• They decided to come together and do things a little differently, building a recruiting firm made up of energetic, empathic people who invest in relationships to help people grow their careers and staff.
• With the human-first mentality, Green Key Resources has grown fast – attracting first-class people to the firm and expanding into new industries and territories, with offices spread across the US. Green Key's foundation in human connection and forward-thinking tech integrations allow us to be the best partner for your job search and staffing needs.

WHY GREEN KEY?

• Entrepreneurial work environment with thoughtful leadership which strives to cultivate a culture of employee empowerment and autonomy
• Aggressive and lucrative commission structure: constant inflow of jobs from legacy accounts, and agile culture where you're not restricted to niche markets
• We have been named among Forbes' Best Professional Recruiting Firms and Best Temporary Staffing Firms, as well as Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Companies, Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Crain’s NY Top Recruiting Firms, and the list keeps going