Employee Benefits Specialist

Overview Our client is seeking a Bi-Lingual Benefits Administrator to own and run benefits administration as a core responsibility within a growing, multi-site organization. This is a hands-on, execution-driven role for someone who has personally owned benefits administration for multiple years and is comfortable supporting payroll in a fast-moving environment. This position is fully onsite and plays a key role in ensuring a strong employee experience, operational accuracy, and continuity during ongoing growth and acquisitions. This is not a purely strategic role and does not involve managing a team. It is designed for someone who prefers being close to the work and accountable for outcomes. Key Responsibilities Benefits Administration (Primary Ownership – Required) Fully own end-to-end benefits administration for at least 3+ years, including medical, dental, vision, disability, leave programs, and 401(k) Hands-on experience working with both fully insured and self-insured benefit plans Lead open enrollment planning, HRIS setup, execution, and post-enrollment follow-through Manage carrier feeds, eligibility changes, enrollments, audits, and ongoing plan maintenance Partner directly with benefits brokers and vendors on renewals, plan design discussions, issue resolution, and employee escalations Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions, providing clear, confident, and accurate guidance Support the evolution of benefits offerings as the organization grows, balancing cost, competitiveness, and employee needs Payroll Support (Secondary Responsibility) Support end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-entity, multi-state organization Assist with payroll accuracy, adjustments, audits, garnishments, and compliance activities Coordinate payroll setup related to new locations or acquired entities Partner with Finance to ensure payroll data integrity and reconciliation Serve as a knowledgeable resource for payroll-related questions, escalating complex issues as needed HR Operations & Growth Support Maintain accurate HRIS data and reporting related to benefits and payroll Support audits, compliance reviews, and documentation requests Partner with HR leadership on process improvements tied to growth and acquisitions Assist with ongoing recruiting efforts as needed Mergers & Acquisitions Support Assist with benefits and payroll integration for newly acquired entities Support onboarding, system alignment, and employee transitions during integrations Qualifications Spanish/English bilingual required to support employee questions and day-to-day benefits communication Minimum of 3+ years of direct, hands-on ownership of benefits administration (required) Experience supporting payroll in a multi-state environment Strong understanding of benefits administration, open enrollment, and broker interaction Proficiency with HRIS systems and Excel Experience in multi-location, fast-paced, or acquisition-driven environments preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr