Senior Benefits Specialist

NO REMOTE - We are seeking a highly skilled Benefits Specialist to own the administration, execution, and continuous improvement of our employee benefits programs. This role requires deep benefits expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and a strong service orientation. The ideal candidate is proactive, precise, and takes pride in delivering a high-quality employee experience while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless payroll integration. Key Responsibilities Benefits Administration & Employee Support Serve as the primary subject-matter expert and first point of contact for all employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, EAP, and wellbeing programs. Provide accurate, timely, and highly service-oriented support to employees, ensuring clarity, confidence, and trust in all benefits-related interactions. Own the end-to-end annual Open Enrollment process, including planning, employee communications, system setup, testing, and final audits. Manage the relationship with the company’s benefits broker and vendors, ensuring strong service levels and proactive issue resolution. Support evaluation and selection of benefit vendors and plan design changes for future plan years. Systems, Reporting & Payroll Support Own benefits administration and reporting within ADP. Produce accurate, reconciled ADP reports that serve as direct inputs to Payroll. Ensure all benefit deductions, enrollments, changes, and terminations are reflected correctly and on time. Leaves of Absence & Workers’ Compensation Administer all leaves of absence (FMLA, state, company, and disability-related), coordinating with employees, managers, vendors, and Payroll. Manage Workers’ Compensation claims, documentation, and carrier coordination. Compliance & Continuous Improvement Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Conduct audits and proactively identify risks, discrepancies, or process improvements. Maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date documentation. This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected for this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. The company reserves the right to modify job duties at any time based on business needs. Qualifications Required Proven experience administering a full suite of employee benefits Strong working knowledge of ADP or similar HRIS/payroll systems Experience supporting Payroll through benefits reporting Experience administering leaves of absence and Workers’ Compensation Experience supporting a multi-state employee population Strong working knowledge of 401(k) plan administration, including enrollments, eligibility, audits, and vendor coordination Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through Strong written and verbal communication skills Highly service-oriented with pride in work quality Ability to anticipate issues and think one step ahead Preferred 5+ years of progressive experience in employee benefits administration, preferably in a complex or multi-state environment Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) Prior experience in an individual contributor (non-manager) benefits role with full ownership of programs Experience working in organizations with 500+ employees Demonstrated tenure in roles requiring high precision, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance Experience supporting both HR and Payroll functions with tight deadlines and zero-defect expectations Track record of independent ownership with minimal supervision Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment (e.g., Open Enrollment cycles, payroll close) Experience improving benefits processes, communications, or documentation Professional certification such as CEBS, SHRM-CP, or PHR (or in progress) About LINX: Join a team that connects people through technology. We design, install, and support commercial network cabling for data centers, multimedia, security, and wireless systems. In 2003, industry experts founded LINX to create the workplace they wanted—one built on integrity, teamwork, and innovation. These core values drive us daily, shaping a culture where employees grow and take pride in their work. Headquartered in Denver, CO, with regional offices in Seattle, WA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Antonio, TX; Atlanta, GA; Cheyenne, WY; and Des Moines, IA, we’re growing fast! With AI, remote work, and digital transformation accelerating, now is the time to build your future with LINX. TEAMLINX offers great benefits including: 401K with 50% employer match up to first 5% Insurance options including Medical plans with Flexible Spending and/or Health Savings Accounts, Disability, Dental and Vision 8 Paid Holidays 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) combining sick pay and vacation days We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law #J-18808-Ljbffr