Benefits Specialist

# Benefits SpecialistAny Hour Group - Lindon, UT 84042-1250## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeTravel PercentageNone## Description**Position Summary**The Benefits Specialist supports the Company’s benefits strategy and day-to-day benefits administration by serving as a knowledgeable resource for benefit plans, eligibility, approvals, compliance, and employee support. This role partners closely with the Director of HR Systems & Total Rewards and cross-functional teams to help employees understand and effectively use their benefits while supporting initiatives that improve the overall benefits experience.The position supports benefits-related projects, events, communications, vendor coordination, enrollment approvals, qualifying life event (QLE) administration, HRIS maintenance, and oversight of COBRA administration through external partners.**Key Responsibilities****Benefits Expertise & Employee Support*** Serve as a primary resource for benefit programs, eligibility rules, plan provisions, and employee guidance.* Review and process benefits enrollments and qualifying life events (QLEs) for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable plan terms.* Provide responsive customer service to employees seeking assistance with claims, plan details, well-being programs, and vendor escalations.* Conduct benefits overviews for new hires and support benefits-related training and education.**Benefits Administration*** Manage benefits approvals, enrollment audits, and ongoing benefits maintenance in the HRIS.* Coordinate with the Company’s COBRA administrator and validate applicable data, notices, and administration.* Support open enrollment, including system testing and verification, communications, employee education, and issue resolution.* Review benefits data for accuracy and partner with Payroll to resolve deduction, retroactivity, and eligibility discrepancies.**Strategic Projects & Programs*** Lead or support projects related to benefit plan enhancements, process improvements, and new program rollouts.* Coordinate employee benefits and wellness events, including logistics and budget tracking for approved initiatives.* Analyze employee engagement and utilization trends and recommend opportunities to improve the employee benefits experience.**Vendor & Cross-Functional Coordination*** Serve as a liaison among employees, benefit carriers, brokers, vendors, Payroll, HR, and other internal partners.* Support plan renewals, data validation, vendor implementation activities, and benefits reporting.**Compliance & Documentation*** Support benefits administration in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements and plan documents, including ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and HIPAA requirements, as applicable.* Maintain accurate benefits documentation, plan materials, internal procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).* Assist with benefits-related audits, required notices, reporting, and compliance activities.* Maintain confidentiality of employee benefits and protected information in accordance with Company policy and applicable law.**Additional Responsibilities**Perform other duties and projects as assigned.## Qualifications**Required*** 2–4+ years of experience in benefits administration, HR operations, or a related field.* Working knowledge of QLE processing, benefits eligibility rules, and COBRA administration.* Experience coordinating with benefit vendors, carriers, brokers, or third-party administrators.* Strong attention to detail and experience working in HRIS or benefits administration systems.* Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills.* Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing processes and business needs.**Preferred*** Experience coordinating wellness or benefits engagement events.* Familiarity with budgeting or cost tracking for HR or benefits programs.* CEBS, SHRM-CP, PHR, or related certification, or progress toward certification.* Experience supporting a multi-state or fast-growing organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr