Benefits Specialist

Benefits SpecialistWe are looking for a detail-oriented and analytically minded Benefits Specialist to join our HR team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on digging into data, spotting discrepancies before they become problems, and building efficient, accurate processes — whether or not they've worked in benefits administration before. While benefits experience is a plus, we are most interested in candidates who bring strong analytical skills, sharp attention to detail, strong Microsoft Excel ability, and a natural problem-solving mindset. We will teach the benefits side; we're looking for the analytical foundation.What You'll Do:Analysis & Problem SolvingAudit benefits enrollment, payroll deduction, and carrier billing data to identify and resolve discrepanciesBuild and maintain spreadsheets, data review, and reports to monitor plan participation, costs, and trendsReconcile monthly carrier invoices against enrollment records and investigate variancesTroubleshoot data issues between HRIS, payroll, and carrier systems, tracing root causes rather than just patching symptomsBenefits AdministrationAdminister day-to-day operations of health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plansProcess new hire enrollments, qualifying life event changes, and terminations within required deadlinesSupport open enrollment: prepare materials, load plan data, audit elections, and answer internal partner questionsMaintain accurate and compliant benefits records in the HRISAssist with COBRA administration, leave-of-absence benefits continuation, and required noticesSupport compliance efforts related to ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulationsWhat You Bring:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related fieldStrong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify patterns or errorsHigh attention to detail and a commitment to accuracyProficiency in Microsoft Excel (comfortable with formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data cleanup); additional experience with formulas/macros is a plusExcellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, "figure it out" approach to unfamiliar issuesStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritiesClear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information simplyDiscretion in handling confidential employee informationPreferred (not required):Prior experience with benefits administration, HRIS platforms, or payroll systemsFamiliarity with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, or other benefits-related compliance requirementsBenefits:Health insurance 100% paid by employer (for both employee and family)Additional voluntary supplemental benefits including dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, etc.401(k) with company matchPaid holidays and paid time offJob Type: Full-Time.Job Location: Lindon, Utah (In-Person/Hybrid)