Benefits Specialist

Position Summary Catalent Pharma Solutions is hiring a Benefits Specialist for our Bridgewater, New Jersey location. The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration and ongoing oversight of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans. This role serves as a primary subject‑matter resource and escalation point for complex benefits inquiries, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations (FMLA, COBRA, ACA), and facilitating the open enrollment process. Additionally, this role will provide benefits coordination for immigration and relocation activities. Work Schedule Monday‑Friday, 8am – 5pm; 100% on‑site in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Responsibilities Administer and oversee employee benefits enrollments, terminations, and life status changes in Workday, ensuring accurate and compliant processing. Administer 401(k) enrollment and reconciliation in 3rd‑party vendor system and Workday. Serve as the escalation point for complex or non‑routine employee inquiries, interpreting plan provisions and providing guidance on eligibility, claims, and coverage in a clear, timely, and professional manner. Independently resolve complex or sensitive issues, coordinating with internal teams and vendors as needed. Support benefit corrections and remediation activities, including retroactive enrollments and payroll‑related benefit issues. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local benefits and leave regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and FMLA, and applicable state programs. Prepare and maintain documentation to support audits, annual filings, and regulatory inquiries. Administer and oversee leave of absence programs, serving as a resource for complex leave scenarios, including FMLA and parental leave, in partnership with vendors and internal stakeholders. Support annual open enrollment activities, including system set‑up and testing, data validation, employee communications, and informational sessions. Function as a liaison with insurance carriers and benefits vendors to resolve complex eligibility, billing, and service issues and ensure service delivery meets plan requirements. Coordinate eligibility, enrollment, and data file exchanges with vendors to support accurate plan administration and issue resolution. Assist with immigration‑ and relocation‑related benefits coordination, working closely with internal mobility partners, legal counsel, and external vendors to support employee transitions. Maintain and update benefits‑related content on internal benefits sites and platforms to ensure information is accurate, current, and aligned with plan changes and compliance requirements. Draft and maintain employee‑facing benefit communications, job aids, and FAQs. Identify process gaps or inefficiencies within benefits administration and support continuous improvement initiatives. Conduct regular audits in Workday and related systems to ensure benefits data accuracy and resolve discrepancies. Handle sensitive and confidential personal, medical, and immigration‑related data with discretion and in accordance with company policies and applicable privacy regulations. Qualifications High School Diploma / GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Minimum of three years of experience in benefits administration. Working knowledge of benefits administration principles, leave policies, and compliance regulations (FMLA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA) with the ability to interpret plan provisions and regulatory requirements. Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office. Pay The anticipated salary range for this position in New Jersey is $90,000 – $110,000, plus bonus when eligible. Benefits Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process. 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays. Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I. Generous 401(k) match. Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment. Tuition reimbursement. WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness. Equal Opportunity and Accommodation Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, confirming your request for an accommodation and including the job number, title, and location to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catalent