Benefits Specialist

About Us:

American Benefits Company is a rapidly growing Professional Employer Organization (PEO) based in Utah. As a leading provider of comprehensive HR solutions, we specialize in delivering exceptional benefits services to our clients. Our commitment to excellence and innovation has fueled our rapid expansion, making us a trusted partner for businesses seeking to streamline their HR processes.

Position Overview:

As a Benefits Specialist at American Benefits Company, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and client-centered support for employee benefits. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of employee benefits administration, exceptional attention to detail, and proficiency in software such as PrismHR, Excel, and other Office365 applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to client and employee inquiries regarding benefits eligibility, enrollment, terminations, and plan details with professional and timely communication.
• Build and maintain accurate benefit plan data, including eligibility rules, rate tables, deduction configurations, and contribution structures.
• Support benefits system functionality to ensure enrollment triggers, eligibility rules, and deduction timing work seamlessly.
• Gather census data, prepare benefit quotes, and assist in presenting proposals to clients and prospects across a variety of plan types.
• Coordinate benefit setup for newly onboarded clients and support smooth plan rollout in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Assist with open enrollment preparation and execution, including uploading plan documents, auditing benefit selections, and confirming payroll deductions.
• Ensure all benefit plans comply with applicable regulations, including ACA, COBRA, ERISA, and Section 125, and maintain organized plan documentation.
• Support the annual renewal process by updating rates, confirming deduction accuracy, and communicating changes to relevant teams.
• Assist with carrier coordination, including enrollment submissions, discrepancy resolution, and invoice reconciliation.
• Perform regular audits of benefit enrollments and payroll deductions to maintain data integrity and proactively resolve issues.

Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of experience in benefits administration or a related HR role preferred.
• Basic understanding of ACA, COBRA, ERISA, and Section 125 compliance.
• Proficiency in PrismHR, Excel, and other Office365 applications.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Hours: 9am-5pm, in Office (Springville, UT)

Benefits:

• Pay based on experience ($25-$35 an hour)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Positive and collaborative work environment.
• Extreme room for growth!