Senior Benefits Specialist

Your Impact

As a Senior Benefits Specialist, you will be a trusted expert in designing, administering, and enhancing employee benefits programs that support the organization’s overall business goals. You will ensure regulatory compliance, deliver a high-quality employee experience, and provide guidance to both HR colleagues and employees. By partnering with vendors, brokers, and internal stakeholders, you’ll help create competitive, cost-effective benefits programs that attract, retain, and engage top talent.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Benefits Administration & Compliance – Manage day-to-day administration of health, retirement, and leave programs. Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, FMLA, COBRA) and maintain accurate benefits data in HRIS and vendor systems.
• Employee Support & Communication – Serve as the primary point of contact for complex employee benefits inquiries. Provide education and resources to employees and HR teams, and collaborate with brokers to develop clear, engaging communications.
• Vendor & Partner Management – Partner with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators to resolve issues, evaluate vendors, manage renewals, and optimize service delivery.
• Program Strategy & Analysis – Recommend benefits program enhancements aligned with market competitiveness and organizational objectives. Analyze utilization, costs, and trends, support open enrollment, and lead wellness initiatives.
• Process Improvement & Projects – Lead or support special projects, system upgrades, and wellness initiatives. Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, and mentor team members on benefits-related tasks.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of progressive experience in corporate benefits administration, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Strong knowledge of benefits regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Experience with UKG (UltiPro), Bswift, or other benefits administration platforms; advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with experience in employee education.
• Professional certifications (CEBS, CBP, SHRM-CP/SCP, or PHR/SPHR) preferred.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong vendor and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Strategic mindset balancing cost control with employee needs.
• Adaptable, proactive, and solutions-driven.
  
  

What We Can Offer You

We prioritize the health and happiness of our employees by granting new hires eligibility for benefits starting on the 1st of the month following their hire date. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full, low-cost coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we provide an array of other perks, including:

• Complimentary access to our 24/7, onsite fitness center.
• 100% 401(k) match up to the first 5% contributed, with full vesting day 1.
• Generous annual time off package: including vacation, paid volunteer time, sick or emergency time, and 12 holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 per year), scholarships for dependents, and more!
  
  

Who We Are

M2S Group is a leader in materials science and engineered coatings, bringing together four innovative companies: Nekoosa, Appvion, Decorative Films, and Iconex. Together, we deliver six specialized solutions across application tapes, carbonless paper, architectural window films, direct thermal products, extruded films, and specialty print media.

We combine the energy and agility of a growing organization with the resources of a market leader. Our teams are focused on driving innovation, operational excellence, and creating real value for our customers around the world.

Our culture is guided by four core values: Safety First, Growth Focused, Be Authentic, and Win Together. These values shape how we collaborate, how we innovate, and how we make an impact every day.

M2S Group is a community of forward-thinking professionals who are shaping the future of materials science and engineered coatings. We embrace new ideas, challenge the status quo, and are committed to growing together as a company and as individuals.

The Fine Print

A post-offer background check, and drug screen is required.

M2S Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact human resources at recruiter@m2sgroup.com.

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