Corporate Benefits Specialist
Benefits Specialist
Location: St Petersburg, 33716 – This position is onsite
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Type: Contract, (4) months with possible extension
Schedule:
Summary: This role will be mostly answering questions on employee benefits.
Job description:
Location: St Petersburg, 33716 – This position is onsite
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Type: Contract, (4) months with possible extension
Schedule:
Summary: This role will be mostly answering questions on employee benefits.
Job description:
- Benefit Program Administration (20%) Support the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs—including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Section 125, and Retirement plans—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely employee support under the guidance of the Benefits Administration Manager.
- Employee Support & Issue Resolution (15%) Provide responsive service to employee benefit inquiries, coordinating with internal teams (e.g., Payroll, Legal) and vendors to resolve issues and ensure a positive employee experience.
- Annual Enrollment & Special Projects (15%) Assist in the planning and execution of annual open enrollment, ensuring system readiness, clear communication, and efficient vendor coordination; support special benefits projects that improve operations and the employee experience.
- Vendor & Operational Management (30%) Manage vendor relationships and participate in operational processes including invoice audits, plan document updates, file transfers, and system enhancements; contribute to workflow improvements and overall operational excellence.
- Compliance, Reporting & Industry Insight (20%) Maintain compliance by managing enrollment changes, QMSOs, and reporting; stay informed on industry trends and make recommendations to improve benefits programs, policies, and employee satisfaction.
Nice to have:
- Bachelor’s Degree
Requirements:
- Must have (5)+ years of experience working with benefits as an HR Coordinator/Benefits Coordinator or similar
- Must be MS Office proficient and proficient in HRIS systems
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Background check required
- Drug screening required