Benefits Specialist

Job description

General Summary The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration, coordination, and support of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives. This role ensures accurate benefits processing, compliance with company policies and applicable laws, and provides excellent employee support regarding benefit-related inquiries. The responsibilities described below are considered essential functions of the role. This position is based in our LIC office and requires working on-site. Key Responsibilities: Benefits Administration: - Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSA/HSA, 401(k), and other voluntary benefits - Manage employee enrollments, life event changes, terminations, and benefit status updates in HRIS and carrier systems - Conduct benefits orientation for new hires and support annual open enrollment processes - Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate deductions and benefits-related reporting - Monitor benefit eligibility and ensure timely processing of all benefits transaction - Process and reconcile monthly benefits inv...