Benefits Specialist

Benefits: Analyst will oversee the administration, compliance, and ongoing effectiveness of our Health & Welfare programs. The incumbent will serve as a critical liaison between employees, vendors, payroll, consultants, and business leaders. Duties and Responsiblities Administer company health and welfare benefit programs and resolve escalated employee and vendor issues. Manage annual Open Enrollment, benefit communications, system testing, and vendor coordination. Serve as primary contact for benefit vendors and maintain strong service partnerships. Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, cafeteria plan regulations, and required notices. Coordinate Form 5500 filings, ACA reporting, and other compliance-related activities. Manage COBRA, HSA, FSA, commuter benefits, and related administrative processes. Review, reconcile, and process monthly benefit invoices, allocations, and reporting. Partner closely with Payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions, life event changes, leave administration, and year-end reporting. Support administration and governance of the company 401(k) retirement plan. Identify trends, process improvements, and potential compliance risks requiring escalation. Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent experience.5+ years of progressive benefits administration experience. Strong knowledge of Health & Welfare and retirement plan administration. Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations. Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and Excel skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Computer proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel) and email. Experience partnering with Payroll, Finance, and external benefit providers. Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred Experience managing benefit vendors, renewals, and implementations preferred Knowledge of retirement plan governance and Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) administration preferred Understanding of budgeting, accounting allocations, and benefit financial reporting preferred