Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist

Alta Equipment Group is seeking a Benefits Specialist for our Human Resources team at our Livonia, MI location.

Job Summary: The Benefits Specialist administers employee benefits programs, ensuring employees receive accurate information on all company sponsored benefits. This role works closely with Human Resources, payroll, benefits vendors, and employees to maintain compliance and provide exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer enrollments, changes, and terminations across all benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement).
• Manage new hire onboarding, benefits communications, and enrollment tracking; ensure timely completion.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits eligibility, coverage, claims, and policies.
• Serve as primary liaison with carriers, brokers, and administrators to resolve issues and maintain relationships.
• Review and reconcile monthly benefit invoices; partner with Accounts Payable on processing and accuracy.
• Administer COBRA, qualifying life events, and leave/disability programs in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain accurate employee data in HRIS (Dayforce) and support reporting and audits.
• Execute compliance activities including audits, nondiscrimination testing, and regulatory reporting.
• Support 401(k) and ESPP programs, including employee inquiries and vendor coordination.
• Prepare union benefits reporting and support multi-state compliance requirements.
• Develop and distribute employee communications and benefits updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration, HR, or a related role.
• Knowledge of employee benefits programs, leave administration, disability programs, and applicable regulations.
• Experience with HRIS systems (Dayforce preferred).
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality in all matters.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in managing benefits for a multi-state workforce.
• Knowledge of payroll.
• Strong problem-solving and vendor management skills.

About Alta:

Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships.

If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we're ready for you. Whether it's selling the world's-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset.

At Alta Equipment Group, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a "Top Work Place USA", our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It's the Alta way.