Benefits Specialist
23 days ago
Linden
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Dental insurance, • Health insurance About the Role: We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and customer-focused Benefits Specialist to join our People & Culture team. In this role, you will manage and administer all employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and wellness plans. You will serve as a key liaison between employees, vendors, and payroll, ensuring benefit operations run accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. This role is ideal for someone with strong problem-solving skills, a passion for accuracy, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while navigating sensitive benefits-related issues. Key Responsibilities: • Administer day-to-day benefits operations, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and COBRA notifications., • Act as the first point of contact for resolving sensitive employee benefits issues and disputes while maintaining confidentiality and compliance., • Collaborate closely with payroll and third-party vendors to ensure accuracy in benefit deductions, invoicing, and reconciliation processes., • Regularly audit HRIS and vendor data to maintain accurate, up-to-date benefits records and resolve discrepancies., • Generate reports on benefits utilization, participation, and compliance as needed., • Stay informed on benefits regulations, legal requirements, and best practices.Qualifications:, • Prior experience in benefits administration, preferably working with health, dental, vision, life, disability, and COBRA plans., • Strong track record of resolving benefits-related issues with discretion, accuracy, and professionalism., • Familiarity with HRIS or benefits platforms (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paycom, UKG)., • Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams (including payroll and vendors)., • High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality in handling sensitive data., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.