Benefits Specialist

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Benefits Specialist to take ownership of the employee benefits program for a multi-site healthcare organization. This is a full-ownership position for a knowledgeable benefits professional who combines strong technical expertise with a genuine passion for employee engagement.

The ideal candidate will serve as the primary resource for employee benefits, managing the benefits process from end to end while ensuring employees are informed, supported, and able to make the most of their benefits.

Responsibilities

• Benefits Administration: Manage employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans. Oversee enrollments, changes, terminations, open enrollment, and vendor relationships.

• Employee Engagement & Education: Serve as the primary resource for employee benefits questions, explain coverage, assist with claims, conduct benefits orientations, and educate employees on available benefits.

• Workers' Compensation: Coordinate workers' compensation claims, file required incident reports, communicate with carriers and employees, and track claims and return-to-work status.

• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure benefits programs comply with applicable regulations, manage required notices and documentation, maintain accurate records, and support audits and reporting.

• Vendor & Broker Relations: Serve as the day-to-day contact for benefits vendors and brokers, participate in plan reviews and renewal negotiations, and evaluate plan performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3–5 years of dedicated HR benefits experience, with demonstrated ownership of a benefits function.

• Experience in a multi-site or healthcare organization strongly preferred.

• Hands-on experience with Paycom or a comparable HRIS platform.

• Working knowledge of COBRA, ACA, ERISA, and HIPAA.

• Strong knowledge of employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex benefits information clearly.

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Self-directed and proactive, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.