Benefits Specialist (Contract)

HR Benefits Specialist (Temporary - 1 Year Contract)

Pay Rate: $40-$45/hour
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite, flexibility required based on business needs)
Hours: 7:30 AM-4:30 PM or 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

We are seeking an experienced HR Benefits Specialist to support benefits administration and leave of absence programs for a large employee population. This role will serve as a key liaison between employees, HR, payroll, and third-party administrators while ensuring compliance with leave regulations and benefit plan administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Leave of Absence (LOA) communications and employee cases.
• Review, prioritize, and respond to high-volume shared mailbox inquiries.
• Process leave-related payroll updates and employee status changes.
• Respond to employee questions regarding benefits, enrollment, eligibility, and leave programs.
• Support open enrollment activities and ongoing benefits administration.
• Process vendor invoices and assist with reconciliation activities.
• Conduct audits to ensure data integrity, compliance, and accuracy.
• Maintain confidential employee records and documentation.
• Partner with HR, payroll, vendors, and employees to resolve benefits and leave-related matters.
• Assist with special projects and departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Benefits Administration and/or Leave of Absence experience.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA accommodations, and LOA processes.
• Experience working with third-party leave or benefits administrators.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and data reconciliation.
• Experience supporting employee benefits inquiries and open enrollment.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and Adobe.
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as SuccessFactors, Oracle, or similar systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Stable work history preferred.