Benefits Specialist

Position Title: Benefits Specialist
Location: Hybrid - Arlington, VA (2 days onsite / 3 days remote)

Other Considerations:U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Required)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering and supporting employee benefit programs. In this role you will serve as a primary point of contact for employees, ensure accurate benefit administration in ADP Workforce Now, and support compliance with benefitrelated requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer employee benefit programs across the full employee lifecycle
• Administer all benefits activity in ADP Workforce Now
• Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations accurately and on time
• Serve as the primary contact for employee questions related to benefits and eligibility
• Monitor and respond to the Benefits inbox ina timelyand professional manner
• Support new hire onboarding by explaining benefit options and enrollment steps
• Assistwith coordination and support of annual open enrollment, including system setup, testing, and employee communications
• Partner with Payroll to ensure benefit deductions areaccurateand aligned
• Review benefit vendor invoices for accuracy, escalate, andassistwith resolving discrepancies
• Work with benefit vendors and brokers to resolve enrollment, eligibility, or claims issues
• Maintainaccurateanduptodateemployee benefit records
• Assistwith benefit audits, reporting, and data reconciliation
• Ensure benefit practices align with company policies and compliance requirements
• Maintain benefits documentation and employee resources
• Monitor and review HRIS benefits data feed files for errors or discrepancies
• Escalate complex, sensitive, or unresolved benefits issues to the HR Operations Manager as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years of experience in benefits administration or a related HR role
• Experience using ADP Workforce Now, including the Benefits module
• Experience administering a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans
• Otherancillary or voluntary benefits

• Working knowledge of benefits compliance requirements, including ACA, COBRA, and ERISA
• Experience supporting open enrollmentendtoend
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle sensitive, confidential information
• Ability toclearly and patiently explain benefit informationto employees
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint

Preferred Qualifications

• HR or benefits certification (CBP, PHR, SHRMCP)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Standard Business hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET. Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs.

BENEFITS

Sprezzatura offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit package to include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• HealthSaving Account(when enrolled ineligible plan) with Companycontribution
• Company paidLife, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term Disability
• VoluntaryAccident, HospitalIndemnity, & Critical Care Insurance
• Voluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• AccruedPaid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Sprezzatura participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Sprezzatura is a mission-driven, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that thrives at the intersection of technology, innovation, and impact. We specialize in secure, scalable, and human-centered digital solutions that accelerate government transformation. Our work spans DevSecOps, health IT modernization, intelligent automation, benefits delivery, and digital communications. We partner with agencies ready to evolve-delivering not just strategy, but measurable execution. Rooted in operational excellence and driven by curiosity, we help our clients navigate complexity with clarity-turning ambitious ideas into real-world outcomes. No buzzwords. Just impact.

EEO STATEMENT

Sprezzatura is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants have the right to discuss, disclose, or inquire about compensation without retaliation. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description is not intended to be an employment contract and does not guarantee employment for any specific duration.