Benefits Specialist

Benefits SpecialistOur client is a leading professional services organization seeking a Benefits Specialist to join its Human Resources/Total Rewards team. This is an excellent opportunity for a benefits professional who enjoys working in a sophisticated, professional environment and wants to expand their expertise across employee benefits, compensation, pensions, and other total rewards programs.The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in employee benefits, compensation, or total rewards, with law firm experience strongly preferred. Candidates from other professional services environments will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.Responsibilities:Support the administration of employee benefit and compensation programs across multiple jurisdictions.Assist employees and managers with questions regarding benefits, compensation, pension plans, and related programs.Maintain accurate employee benefits and compensation data and ensure timely updates within HR systems.Support benefits and compensation administration within Workday, including data maintenance, reporting, and related processes.Research benefits, compensation, and pay-related issues and provide clear, accurate information to employees and internal stakeholders.Partner with Finance, Human Resources, vendors, survey providers, and other internal teams to resolve issues and support ongoing programs.Assist with benefits-related projects, annual processes, surveys, audits, and reporting.Analyze data and prepare reports using Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.Help ensure benefits and compensation programs are administered accurately and consistently while expanding knowledge of requirements across additional jurisdictions.Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee and compensation information.Support other Total Rewards initiatives and projects as needed.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.Minimum of 2 years of related experience in employee benefits, compensation, total rewards, or a closely related HR function.Law firm experience preferred; candidates from other professional services organizations will be considered based on relevant experience.Working knowledge of employee benefits, pensions, compensation administration, and pay-related processes.Experience supporting benefits or compensation administration in Workday is preferred.Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to understand information and communicate it clearly.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain benefits and compensation information in a straightforward manner.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with employees, managers, Finance, vendors, and survey providers.Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, as well as Word and PowerPoint.Why Consider This Opportunity?Join a sophisticated professional services environment with exposure to a broad range of Total Rewards functions.Opportunity to expand your experience beyond traditional benefits administration into compensation, pensions, analytics, and broader Total Rewards.Hybrid work schedule with remote flexibility for qualified candidates living within 30 miles of Philadelphia, New York City, or Washington, DC.Work collaboratively with HR, Finance, leadership, vendors, and other key stakeholders.Excellent opportunity for a benefits professional looking to take the next step in their career.To apply, please email your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io.