Benefits Specialist

The Sr. Benefits Analyst will oversee the administration, compliance, and ongoing effectiveness of our Health & Welfare programs. The incumbent will serve as a critical liaison between employees, vendors, payroll, consultants, and business leaders.

Duties and Responsiblities

• Administer company health and welfare benefit programs and resolve escalated employee and vendor issues.
• Manage annual Open Enrollment, benefit communications, system testing, and vendor coordination.
• Serve as primary contact for benefit vendors and maintain strong service partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, cafeteria plan regulations, and required notices.
• Coordinate Form 5500 filings, ACA reporting, and other compliance-related activities.
• Manage COBRA, HSA, FSA, commuter benefits, and related administrative processes.
• Review, reconcile, and process monthly benefit invoices, allocations, and reporting.
• Partner closely with Payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions, life event changes, leave administration, and year-end reporting.
• Support administration and governance of the company 401(k) retirement plan.
• Identify trends, process improvements, and potential compliance risks requiring escalation.
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive benefits administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Welfare and retirement plan administration.
• Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel) and email.
• Experience partnering with Payroll, Finance, and external benefit providers.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred
• Experience managing benefit vendors, renewals, and implementations preferred
• Knowledge of retirement plan governance and Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) administration preferred
• Understanding of budgeting, accounting allocations, and benefit financial reporting preferred