Benefits Data Specialist

Benefits Data Specialist

Oxford Solutions is working with a client seeking a Benefits Data Specialist for a direct hire, onsite role. This position will support employee benefits administration, data integrity, compliance reporting, and benefits-related analysis for health and wellness, welfare, and retirement plans.

This role is ideal for someone with hands-on benefits experience, strong Excel and reporting skills, and working knowledge of ADP. Responsibilities include:

• Maintain accurate employee benefits data across payroll, carrier, and benefits administration systems
• Run reports, audit data, and analyze trends to support benefits administration and decision-making
• Assist employees with benefits questions, claims issues, and enrollment support
• Reconcile insurance invoices, assist with HSA funding, and support arrears invoicing and collections
• Manage weekly benefits file feeds, changes, and adjustments
• Support open enrollment setup, testing, reporting, and data validation
• Audit benefits data and processes for compliance with regulations and internal standards
• Coordinate accurate data transfers to vendors, plan providers, auditors, and consultants
• Partner with HR, payroll, finance, legal, and external vendor teams on benefits-related programs
• Support wellness initiatives and represent the benefits team in safety committee meetings as needed

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources
• Direct experience in employee benefits administration required
• 3 to 5 years of data analytics experience, preferably within HR or benefits
• Experience with ADP required
• Knowledge of employee benefits regulations and compliance requirements
• Understanding of HR practices, payroll processes, and benefits administration workflows
• Technical proficiency with HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, vendor systems, data analysis tools, and report writing
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights
• Experience with benefits administration platforms preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to work onsite and collaborate with cross-functional teams