Benefits Specialist III

Role Overview

• Serve as a key contributor supporting benefits administration and day-to-day operations
• Partner closely with the HR team, including the Sr. HRBP, to ensure effective delivery of benefits programs and a positive employee experience
• Support the administration and continuous improvement of benefits programs by executing processes, resolving issues, and providing data insights
• Administers benefits in coordination with employees, vendors, and Accounting
• Completes monthly invoice audit and reconciliation for benefits programs
• Assists in researching, analyzing, and evaluating new and existing benefits programs
• Supports the development and enhancement of competitive and compliant benefits programs
• Provides input and analysis to support vendor selection and recommendations
• Partners with Finance to support cost and utilization analysis; collaborates with HR and Recruiting to ensure competitiveness
• Collaborates with Communications to develop employee-facing benefits materials
• Supports open enrollment planning, communications, and employee education
• Coordinates leave of absence administration in partnership with third-party leave vendor, including FMLA, ADA, and other leave programs
• Tracks cases, supports employee communication, and ensures timely and compliant processing in accordance with federal and state regulations
• Maintains awareness of applicable regulations to support compliance
• Participates in annual audits (e.g., 5500, discrimination testing, 401(k))
• Supports vendor management, including performance monitoring and issue resolution
• Responds to employee benefit inquiries and resolves issues in a timely, customer-focused manner
• Maintains benefits and leave data in HRIS and vendor systems, ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and tracking to support compliance and reporting
• Assists the Sr. HRBP and broader HR team with administrative and operational tasks, including documentation, reporting, and process coordination

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in benefits administration (or equivalent)
• Experience with benefits systems
• Experience in benefits management and administration
• Experience supporting leave of absence programs, including FMLA and ADA administration and working with third-party leave administrators
• General understanding of employee benefits including health & welfare plans, retirement plans, voluntary benefits, and wellness programs
• Experience in benefits technology platforms and digital communication strategies
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and analyze data and provide insights recommendations
• Strong collaboration skills to effectively partner with internal teams and external vendors
• Demonstrated project management skills to coordinate deliverables and manage timelines

Benefits

• Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 401K with employer match
• Paid parental leave after one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program