Benefits Specialist

We're Hiring: Benefits Specialist | Columbus, Ohio I'm currently recruiting for a Benefits Specialist opportunity with a growing organization in the Columbus area. This is a full-time position for an experienced benefits professional with strong knowledge of employee benefits administration, particularly within a self-insured environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing sensitive employee information while partnering with employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Administer day-to-day employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, and related plans. Support administration of self-insured health and welfare plans, including claims, eligibility, and plan-related inquiries. Partner with third-party administrators, insurance carriers, brokers, and benefits vendors to resolve issues and ensure accurate administration. Manage employee benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, changes, and terminations. Ensure accurate benefits eligibility and deductions within HRIS and payroll systems. Assist employees with benefit questions, claims issues, coverage concerns, and plan navigation. Monitor benefit plan compliance and support requirements related to ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and applicable federal and state regulations. Reconcile benefit invoices, payroll deductions, eligibility files, and vendor records. Support annual open enrollment, including communications, employee education, system updates, and vendor coordination. Maintain accurate benefits documentation and confidential employee records. Analyze benefits data and identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for process improvement. Assist with audits, reporting, renewals, and other benefits-related projects. Provide exceptional customer service while handling sensitive and confidential information. The ideal candidate will have: 3+ years of experience in employee benefits administration or a related HR function. Direct experience supporting self-insured medical or health and welfare plans strongly preferred. Knowledge of benefits eligibility, claims administration, enrollments, COBRA, ACA, and related compliance requirements. Experience working with HRIS, payroll, benefits administration systems, or vendor platforms. Strong Excel and data reconciliation skills. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, vendors, and internal teams. High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion. What We're Looking For: We're looking for a Benefits Specialist who can take ownership of day-to-day benefits administration while also serving as a trusted resource for employees and leadership. Experience in a self-insured environment is especially valuable, along with the ability to work through complex claims, eligibility, reconciliation, and compliance matters. This is a great opportunity for a benefits professional looking to join an organization where they can make an immediate impact and contribute to improving benefits processes and employee experience.

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