Benefits Specialist

The role

The Benefits Specialist administers employee benefits and the 401(k) plan. This role supports payroll and HRIS operations while assisting with HR initiatives and special projects.

What you will do

• Administer and continuously improve employee benefits programs and processes.
• Maintain knowledge of federal and state employment, benefits, and leave laws.
• Communicate benefit offerings and provide employee education and training.
• Manage new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, status changes, and benefit terminations.
• Assist with annual open enrollment activities.
• Audit benefit enrollment reports and vendor invoices.
• Serve as the primary contact for benefit-related claim issues and insurance dispute resolution.
• Coordinate and process benefit invoice payments.
• Manage benefit repayments and reconciliations related to leaves of absence.
• Generate and maintain standard and ad hoc reports.

Required qualifications

• Experience supporting a multi-state, high-volume payroll, non-exempt payroll.
• Two or more years of proven experience using ADP Workforce Now.
• Experience supporting a large hourly population related to timecard accuracy.
• Five or more years of experience overseeing benefits and 401k administration.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar field and/or equivalent experience.
• Excellent organization skills and high attention to detail.
• Able to work independently to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong computer skills including the MS Office suite.
• Prior experience managing a team of 1 or more employees, including directing and reviewing daily work.
• High level of discretion managing and maintaining sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Able successfully complete all pre-employment screenings/activities in a timely manner.

Nice to have

• Prior payroll processing experience in ADP
• Experience in ADP WFM or UKG timecards
• Smartsheet experience

Benefits

• Urgent care services at no cost to team members and their families
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Company paid short-term disability
• Optional pet insurance
• 401k match after one year of service
• Access to primary care (depending on location)
• Educational Alliance with Purdue University Global and reduced tuition rates for team members and their families
• Employer rewards and access to discounts on services and products

About the company

ConvenientMD works to improve how patients and providers experience healthcare in New England. They aim to make good health more convenient for all.