About the Opportunity
We are partnered with a leading international law firm focused on creating value. Their clients include many of the world’s top companies, financial institutions, investment funds, not-for-profit institutions, governmental entities and other organizations across industries and borders. They are seeking an HR Benefits Specialist to join their team. The Benefits Specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan.
This great temp-to-hire opportunity has a pay range of $35 to $41 an hour. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information
- Assist with new-hire orientations
- Perform quality checks of benefits-related data
- Assist employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes
- Distribute all benefits enrollment materials and determine eligibility
- Enroll employees with carriers and process life status changes
- Respond to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries
- Process and administer all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA
- Effectively interpret FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities
- Respond to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts. Manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment
- Assist with the open enrollment process
- Administer the tuition reimbursement program
- Provide necessary reports for allocation/billing charges
Job Requirements
- 5 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- Knowledge of enrollment for benefits
- Understanding of Workers Comp programs
