Benefits Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support employee benefits operations for a long-term contract assignment based in Bellevue, Washington. In this role, you will help ensure benefit programs are administered accurately, employees receive timely support, and vendor-related issues are resolved efficiently. The position is ideal for someone with strong Workday experience, a service-oriented mindset, and the ability to manage detailed tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Administer employee benefit transactions in Workday, ensuring accurate handling of enrollments, life event updates, and separation-related changes.
• Manage benefit payout calculations connected to employee job changes and departures, completing all related processing with precision.
• Partner with external benefit providers to investigate and resolve questions involving eligibility, enrollment status, and coverage matters.
• Assist with benefits support for newly hired employees and provide backup coverage for new employee orientation activities when needed.
• Examine benefits invoices for accuracy and submit them through the appropriate payment process in a timely manner.
• Contribute to workers’ compensation administration by monitoring claims, coordinating with vendors and legal partners, supporting audits, and maintaining required reporting.
• Keep benefits records current and organized while delivering responsive, thorough support to employees and internal stakeholders.

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in employee benefits administration.

• Practical experience administering benefit programs within Workday is required.

• Strong communication and customer support skills, with the ability to address employee questions clearly and professionally.

• High attention to detail with solid organization, follow-through, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to balance multiple tasks effectively in a dynamic, deadline-driven setting.

• Experience assisting with workers’ compensation case support and third-party vendor coordination.

• Background in the healthcare industry is preferred.

• Familiarity with benefits-related functions such as coordination, analysis, compensation and benefits, FMLA, and Workday HRIS is a plu