Senior HR Benefits Specialist

About Position: Role: Senior HR Benefits Specialist Location: USA – Persistent office, onsite Experience: 7+ years Job Type: Full Time Employment Number of Roles: 1 What You’ll Do Design and develop automated installer frameworks using shell scripting for Kubernetes/OpenShift environments, including installation, configuration, and administration on bare metal infrastructure. Administer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and voluntary benefit programs. Coordinate new‑hire benefits onboarding, including daily communications and weekly orientation sessions. Develop and maintain benefits communication materials, including booklets, summaries, FAQs, and intranet resources. Deliver employee education sessions such as Benefits Orientation and "Benefits 101: Introduction to U.S. Healthcare". Support acquisitions and re‑badges through benefits comparisons, presentations, and transition planning. Lead the annual Open Enrollment process, including planning, vendor coordination, systems testing, communications, and employee support. Partner with brokers and advocacy teams to resolve employee inquiries and improve service delivery. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements. Maintain ACA reporting and support year‑end 1095 reporting activities. Process life insurance claims and complete Medicare documentation as required. Participate in benefits audits and support compliance review. Canadian Benefits Administration: Conduct benefits orientation sessions for new hires. Partner with brokers during renewals and ongoing benefits administration. Maintain records of new hires, terminations, and benefit elections. Coordinate payroll deductions by providing timely benefits deduction information. Participate in benefits audits and support related activities. Expertise You’ll Bring Maintain accurate records of enrollments, terminations, COBRA notifications, and benefit eligibility. Support 401(k) administration and participate in quarterly committee meetings. Design and execute wellness initiatives, monthly challenges, and educational webinars focused on physical, mental, and financial well‑being. Monitor automated benefits file feeds and resolve discrepancies to ensure data integrity. Serve as a resource for leave of absence questions related to FMLA, disability, maternity leave, and state leave programs. Coordinate with leave administration vendors and monitor benefits eligibility during leaves of absence. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 7–10 years of progressive experience in U.S. benefits administration. Strong knowledge of employee benefits regulations and best practices, including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and FMLA. Experience administering self‑funded healthcare plans. Familiarity with Canadian benefits administration (preferred). Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills. Proven ability to build effective relationships with employees, vendors, brokers, and senior leaders. Proficiency with HRIS and benefits administration systems, as well as Microsoft Office applications. Success Factor The ideal candidate is customer‑focused, highly organized, detail‑oriented, and passionate about helping employees navigate complex benefits programs. They thrive in a fast‑paced environment, communicate effectively with diverse audiences, and continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and the employee experience. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company‑sponsored higher education and certification. Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology. Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and long‑service awards. Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parent. Persistent Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, regardless of gender or gender preference. If you have a disability that requires accommodations, please let us know during the application process or at any time during your employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Persistent Systems