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Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist responsible for administering employee benefits, leave processes (FMLA, ADA), HRIS updates, vendor reconciliations, and reporting in a high-volume environment. Requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and MS/Google tools proficiency; AI workflow experience preferred.

50k – 54k
HybridPeople Ops

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Assist with leave administration processes, including preparing and submitting standard leave documents
  • Comply with and evaluate eligibility for various leave types, including ADA, FMLA, State, and Company Leaves
  • Administer benefits processes, including timely processing of enrollments, changes, and terminations, and preparing/submitting required documents
  • Verify employee documentation for benefits and leaves
  • Manage benefits and leave inboxes, providing prompt and professional responses
  • Reconcile vendor reports and contribution files to ensure data accuracy
  • Maintain alignment and updates across all HRIS, vendor, and tracking systems for benefit and leave transactions
  • Support the implementation of new processes and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Generate and audit reports to validate employee data and benefit deductions

Requirements

  • Proficiency using Microsoft Suite (e.g. Excel, Word) and Google Workspace (e.g. Gmail, Docs) tools
  • Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
  • Strong attention to detail and customer service skills in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly tasks

Nice-to-Haves

  • Familiarity with HRIS systems and reporting systems
  • Experience leveraging AI tools to transform static workflows into responsive, high-output processes

Compensation

  • Anticipated base pay: $24.00 to $26.00 hourly ($49,920 - $54,080 annually)
  • Total compensation package may also include healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, stock option plan, bonus plans, and more

Skills

ExcelMicrosoft WordGoogle WorkspaceHRISFmlaAdaLeave AdministrationBenefits Administration

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