Benefits Specialist

LHH Professional Recruitment is hiring for a contract Benefits Specialist role with a company located in Seattle, WA. This is an excellent opportunity for a benefits professional with strong experience supporting health & welfare plans administration who enjoys working in a collaborative, service-oriented environment. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide consultation and guidance on benefits-related matters, including eligibility, policy interpretation, and regulatory compliance.

Benefits Specialist Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day benefits administration, including employee eligibility, enrollment, terminations, plan changes, and benefit questions.
• Process benefit enrollments updates and insurance carriers, while helping employees understand plan provisions and resolve coverage issues.
• Calculate and reconcile monthly benefit premiums, deductions, and billings for union and non-union health & welfare plans.
• Partner with Payroll and benefit providers to resolve reconciliation issues and support reporting, audits, and required plan communications.
• Support accurate and compliant benefit plan administration while providing excellent customer service and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
• Receive, reconcile, and submit payment requests for benefit vendor invoices
• Support audits, regulatory reporting, and documentation related to benefit plans
• Maintain high standards of data accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of benefits administration experience
• Strong understanding of benefits compliance and eligibility requirements
• Knowledge of insurance and ERISA requirements related to day-to-day benefits administration and reporting.
• Familiarity with union employees, health & welfare plans, and collective bargaining agreements preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management abilities
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail with the ability to manage confidential information and meet strict deadlines.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance