Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist

Contract, 6 months

Process: onsite interview

Industry: Semi-conductor manufacturing

Hours: full time (8-5 with 1 hour lunch or 8-4:30 with 30 min lunch)

Location: Hybrid (Tue-Thu onsite in Andover, MA)

Background check: yes

Why open: Cover a leave of absence

Must haves:

-1+ years of US benefits experience

-HR system experience

-MS Office

Preferred:

-Workday

-Large company experience

Job Description:

The Associate Benefits Specialist supports the administration and delivery of the U.S. benefits programs. Your role partners with HR and vendors to ensure employees receive accurate information, timely support, and a positive benefits experience while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager, of U.S. Benefits.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support for U.S. employee benefits programs (e.g., health, welfare, retirement)

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to benefits eligibility, coverage, and claims

• Communicate benefit plan options, key features, and enrollment deadlines to employees

• Conduct new hire orientations and assist with benefits education sessions

• Reconcile monthly vendor invoices and support benefits billing and payment processes

• Manage benefits email inbox and Workday Help to resolve issues or escalate as appropriate

• Support open enrollment planning, communication, and execution

• Partner with HR team members and external vendors to resolve complex issues

• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., ERISA, COBRA, ACA, HIPAA)

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of Benefits experience (emphasis on U.S. benefits)

• Strong organizational, problem solving and communication skills with a high attention to detail

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency with HR systems. Workday is preferred

• Familiar with federal and state benefit program regulations (FMLA, COBRA etc.)