Human Resources Benefits Specialist

An AUTOMOTIVE OEM is looking for an HR BENEFITS SPECIALIST to support the organization's human resources department. This LONG TERM CONTRACT POSITION (with possibility of transitioning to direct) will work with a team to process employee benefits, coordinate enrollment, and resolve related issues.

Day to day (HYBRID - onsite 3 days per week):

Benefits Billing & Payment Administration

• Receive, review, and process benefit invoices (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, COBRA, HSA/FSA, wellness, etc.)
• Verify billing accuracy against eligibility files, plan enrollments, and contracts
• Identify, research, and resolve billing discrepancies, overcharges, and missing credits
• Ensure timely payment of invoices to avoid service disruption or penalties
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to process payments according to internal controls

Data Reconciliation & Reporting

• Reconcile carrier invoices against payroll, HRIS, and benefits administration systems
• Track monthly, quarterly, and annual benefit costs and prepare reconciliation reports
• Support audits, internal reviews, and financial reporting related to benefit expenses
• Maintain billing documentation, payment histories, and audit trails

Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as primary point of contact for carriers, benefit vendors, brokers, and third‑party administrators regarding billing issues
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Legal teams to resolve discrepancies
• Support vendor implementations, renewals, and plan changes related to billing setup

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure billing processes align with plan documents, contracts, and regulatory requirements (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA)
• Maintain confidentiality of employee health and compensation data
• Identify opportunities to improve billing accuracy, controls, and process efficiency
• Assist with benefit year‑end activities, rate changes, and carrier renewals

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 2 to 5 years of experience in benefits administration, benefits billing, payroll, or finance
• Strong knowledge of health and welfare benefit plans and billing structures
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Experience working with HRIS and benefits administration systems
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally
• Experience with multi‑carrier or multi‑entity billing environments is a plus
• Familiarity with vendors such as Aon, Mercer, ADP, Workday, Alight, Fidelity, or similar platforms is a plus
• Understanding of accounting principles related to accruals and expense tracking is a plus
• Experience supporting audits or compliance reviews is a plus
• Knowledge of union or international benefit billing (if applicable) is a plus

MUST HAVE: Bachelor's Degree and HR Benefits Experience

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Benefits administration: 1 year (Required)
• HR: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ypsilanti, MI 48198

Salary : $30