Benefits Specialist - 27342

Our client in Belding, MI is seeking a detail-oriented and employee-focused Benefits Specialist to join their growing HR team. This newly dedicated role was created as part of the organization's continued growth and commitment to improving employee support, compliance, and benefits administration across a multi-site manufacturing environment. With approximately 500 employees and evolving HR systems and processes, this position offers the opportunity to take ownership of benefits administration while helping shape and enhance programs that directly impact the employee experience.

This role is ideal for a benefits professional who enjoys balancing day-to-day administration with process improvement, employee interaction, compliance management, and vendor collaboration. The Benefits Specialist will play a key role in managing leave administration, open enrollment, wellness initiatives, and benefits compliance while partnering closely with leadership, brokers, and external vendors. Candidates with manufacturing experience, strong leave management expertise, and a proactive mindset will thrive in this environment

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Responsibiliti

• esAdminister employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, FSA/HSA programs, wellness initiatives, and voluntary benefi
• tsCoordinate benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, employee status changes, terminations, and COBRA administrati
• onServe as the primary point of contact for employee questions related to benefits, leave programs, eligibility, claims issues, and policy interpretati
• onManage leave administration processes including FMLA, ADA accommodations, short-term disability, long-term disability, personal leaves, and applicable state leave progra
• msEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and mo
• rePartner with benefit brokers, carriers, consultants, and vendors to support plan administration, compliance updates, and program enhancemen
• tsCoordinate and support annual open enrollment activities including employee communication, education, system configuration, and enrollment auditi
• ngConduct regular audits of benefits data, payroll deductions, billing reconciliations, dependent eligibility, ACA tracking, and HRIS recor
• dsSupport wellness initiatives and employee engagement programs designed to improve participation and employee experien
• ceMaintain accurate employee benefits records and ensure the confidentiality of sensitive employee informati
• onAssist with benefits reporting, analytics, budgeting support, and compliance documentati
• onSupport HRIS and benefits platform administration, including ongoing system enhancements and integratio
• nsStay current on changing benefits laws and proactively recommend process improvements and compliance updat

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Qualificati

• ons3 years of employee benefits administration experie
• nceStrong working knowledge
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• MLA
• ADALeave administrat
• ionShort-term disabil
• ityLong-term disabil
• ityOpen enrollm
• entBenefits compliance and administrat
• ionExperience working directly with benefit brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrat
• orsExperience administering employee benefits within an HRIS platf
• ormStrong understanding of benefits auditing, payroll deduction reconciliation, and HRIS data integr
• ityExcellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving ski
• llsStrong communication and employee service ski
• llsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environm
• entHigh level of professionalism and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee informat
• ionProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Ex

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Preferred Qualificat

• ionsManufacturing industry experience strongly prefe
• rredExperience with Paycor or Paylocity
• HRISExperience supporting wellness programs or employee engagement initiat
• ivesExperience with multi-state leave administration and compli
• anceBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related f
• ieldHR certifications such as CEBS, SHRM-CP, or

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• eduleStandard Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM - 5:
• 00 PMFull-time, onsite role within a manufacturing enviro

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Why This Opportunity Stan

• ds OutNewly created role with strong visibility and own
• ershipOpportunity to help improve and optimize benefits processes and s
• ystemsGrowing organization investing in HR infrastructure and employee s
• upportCollaborative leadership team focused on operational impro
• vementStable manufacturing environment with continued

growth
Titles Encouraged t

• o ApplyBenefits Coor
• dinatorBenefits Admini
• stratorLeave of Absence Spe
• cialistHR Benefits
• AnalystTotal Rewards Coor
• dinatorCompensation & Benefits Spe
• cialistHR Generalist with Benefits Exp