Benefits & Leave Specialist

We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support benefits administration for a social care/services organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position will focus on coordinating employee benefit programs, reviewing plan activity, and helping ensure accurate and timely support for leave and benefits-related matters. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of compensation and benefits practices, careful analytical skills, and the ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism.Responsibilities:• Administer day-to-day benefits activities, ensuring employees receive accurate guidance on available programs and enrollment processes.• Coordinate benefit-related communications and serve as a point of contact for questions involving coverage, eligibility, and plan changes.• Review benefits data and documentation to identify discrepancies, support reporting needs, and maintain accurate records.• Assist with leave administration, including FMLA-related tracking, documentation, and follow-up with employees and internal stakeholders.• Support compensation and benefits processes by helping monitor plan participation, policy compliance, and employee transactions.• Partner with internal teams and external vendors to resolve benefit issues and improve the overall employee support experience.• Prepare summaries, reports, and analysis related to benefits utilization, plan activity, and administrative trends.