What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Specialist position at Pacific Staffing?
Our client, a rapidly growing organization in Sacramento, is seeking a Benefits Specialist to provide support to a collaborative Human Resources department. This is a hybrid opportunity after training (2 days onsite/3 days remote). In addition, there are opportunities for professional growth and a generous benefits.%. This key position involves the day-to-day management of medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, COBRA, life insurance, and voluntary benefits. Salary: up to $85,000 plus generous medical and retirement benefits.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administers health, welfare, and retirement plans, ensuring compliance with laws and company policies, including implementation, processing, communication, and recordkeeping
- Provides support to employees and managers by offering routine technical information, functional guidance on benefits, and manages inquiries via the benefits email
- Manages daily benefits processing (enrollments, COBRA, terminations, status changes), monitors leave of absence benefits, prepares basic reports, and conducts new hire benefits orientations
- Leads employee education (Open Enrollment, new hires), manages wellness programs, distributes benefit communications, administers retirement plans, and assists with benefit integration during acquisitions
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SKILLS & QUALIFICATION
- Requires a bachelor's degree in HR, business, or a related field (or 4 years of equivalent experience
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of benefit-related laws including COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and PPAC
- Proficient in computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite) and HRIS systems, with experience using data for analysis and decision-makin
- Exhibits strong communication (oral and written), organizational, collaboration, documentation, and presentation skills, along with adherence to ethical and confidentiality guideline
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Salary : $85,000