Benefits Specialist

About the RoleThe Benefits Specialist supports the administration of Current's employee benefits programs across its growing network of firms. This role serves as a key resource for employees and Human Capital partners, resolving benefits and leave issues, maintaining accurate enrollment and payroll records, coordinating with vendors, and supporting open enrollment and acquired-firm transitions. The Benefits Specialist partners closely with Total Rewards, Payroll, HRIS, Finance, and external providers to deliver accurate, responsive, and consistent benefits administration.ResponsibilitiesAdminister health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, spending accounts, and retirement programs.Resolve eligibility, enrollment, coverage, and payroll deduction issues in partnership with employees, vendors, Payroll, and HRIS.Support annual open enrollment, including system testing, employee communications, data validation, and reconciliation of elections.Administer employee leaves of absence, including eligibility review, documentation, deadline tracking, benefits continuation, and return-to-work coordination.Reconcile carrier invoices, enrollment records, and payroll deductions; investigate discrepancies and coordinate corrections.Maintain accurate benefits data across HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems and support benefits-related system testing and implementations.Prepare benefits reporting, census data, cost analyses, and other information supporting renewals, budgeting, and plan administration.Support benefits onboarding and transitions for acquired firms, including employee data collection, enrollment readiness, and documentation of firm-specific arrangements.Coordinate with carriers, brokers, administrators, and other vendors to resolve employee issues and support effective service delivery.Maintain benefits procedures, employee resources, and confidential records in accordance with applicable requirements.QualificationsBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.3+ years of employee benefits experience, including benefits administration, open enrollment, and vendor coordination.Experience administering employee leaves of absence.Working knowledge of health and welfare benefits and applicable requirements, including ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and FMLA.Strong Excel skills and experience working with HRIS or benefits administration systems.Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to independently investigate and resolve discrepancies.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting multiple business units, locations, or acquired organizations.Experience with UKG Pro, Rippling, or similar HRIS platforms.Familiarity with carrier interfaces, eligibility testing, invoice reconciliation, and benefits system implementations.CEBS, CBP, or another relevant benefits certification.Compensation & BenefitsThe total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits. Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate's experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers. We provide a robust benefits package, including:Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability InsuranceAncillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insuranceClassic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributionsOpportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn LearningEqual OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.