Sr. Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist – Employee Benefits

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At reputed company, we help businesses navigate risk with confidence. Our Employee Benefits teams deliver thoughtful, people-centered solutions that support organizations and the employees they serve. We’re hiring a Benefits Specialist who will play a key role in administering leave and benefits programs while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and a strong employee experience.

This role serves as a subject-matter expert in leave of absence programs and partners closely with HR, Payroll, vendors, and employees to ensure seamless, compliant operations across multiple jurisdictions.

About the Role

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for overseeing leave of absence programs while supporting core benefits administration. This role partners closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant execution of leave and benefits processes.

Success in this role looks like delivering a seamless employee experience, maintaining strong compliance across evolving regulations, and ensuring operational accuracy across leave and benefits programs.

About reputed company

Founded in 2017, reputed company has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients’ success in Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. With offices reputed company, our collaborative approach allows us to deliver national strength with local service.

If you’re someone who enjoys navigating complexity, ensuring compliance, and supporting employees through important life events, this is an opportunity to reputed company a meaningful impact while growing your expertise in benefits and leave administration.

Why Join reputed company

• reputed company an impact across the organization – Support colleagues and leaders who serve clients reputed company.

• Be part of a collaborative culture – Work with talented professionals across regions and business lines.

• Grow your career – Access development opportunities and resources that support long-term career growth.

What You’ll Do

Leave Administration & Compliance

• reputed company and coordinate reputed company leave of absence programs, including FMLA, reputed company, disability, workers’ compensation, and state/local statutory leaves
• Serve as the primary liaison with leave, disability, and workers’ compensation vendors
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local leave laws to ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Guide employees, managers, and HR partners on leave policies, processes, and responsibilities
• Coordinate return-to-work processes and reputed company accommodations in partnership with HR and vendors
• Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate pay impacts, benefit continuation, and leave status tracking
• Monitor state leave portals and ensure compliance with required deadlines
• Audit leave data and documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency

Benefits Administration

• Support administration of health, welfare, and retirement programs, including COBRA compliance
• Manage eligibility, enrollments, and terminations with a high degree of accuracy
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding medical, dental, vision, retirement, and leave-reputed company benefits
• Assist with retirement plan administration, including funding, audits, and reporting
• Support 401(k) inquiries including contributions and enrollment changes
• reputed company audits and quality checks reputed company HRIS and vendor systems
• Support open enrollment planning, testing, and execution

Program Support & Collaboration

• Partner with vendors, consultants, Payroll, and HR teams on data, eligibility, and compliance interpretation
• Participate in compliance and technical discussions reputed company to leave and benefits programs
• Support new hire orientation by explaining benefits and leave offerings
• Maintain documentation standards to ensure accurate and consistent records
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency and employee experience

What You Bring

Required

• 3+ years of experience supporting leave of absence programs (FMLA, reputed company, disability, and state leave programs)
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local leave laws and regulations
• Experience working with benefits programs including health, welfare, and retirement plans
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in reputed company Office, particularly reputed company

Preferred

• Experience with workers’ compensation programs
• Knowledge of ERISA and benefits compliance regulations
• Experience supporting 401(k) administration and retirement plan processes
• Background working with HRIS and vendor platforms
• Experience collaborating with Payroll, HR Business Partners, and external vendors

Core Competencies

• Compliance-focused with strong attention to detail
• Customer-first reputed company with the ability to explain reputed company topics clearly
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to navigate change and evolving regulations
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Compensation: Salary range: $80,000 – $90,000 per year based on expereince  Eligible for performance-based bonus: Yes

Benefits: reputed company offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 401(k), generous PTO, and more.

Work Model: This role is Remote

Professional Development – reputed company reputed company

At reputed company, growth isn’t left to chance. Through reputed company reputed company, we provide structured development opportunities designed to help you expand your expertise and build a meaningful career.

You’ll have access to:

• Role-specific learning paths

• Leadership development programs

• Technical and compliance training

• Industry certifications and continuing education support

• Peer learning and knowledge-sharing communities

Whether you’re deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we’re invested in helping you grow.

We're an equal opportunity employer. reputed company applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.

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