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Benefits and Compensation Specialist

Palmer Group
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/14/2025

Our client is a people-first organization committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered. Their People and Culture team plays a vital role in delivering that experience, and they are looking for a detail-oriented, service-minded Benefits and Compensation Specialist to help manage and improve the employee benefits programs. Ready to launch your HR career and make a meaningful impact on employee well-being? Apply today and join a team that prioritizes people.

Work model:


  • Hybrid


What you will do:


  • Assist in the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, leave administration, etc.)
  • Respond to employee inquiries and provide guidance on benefits enrollment, eligibility, and claims
  • Support open enrollment processes, including communications, data entry, and vendor coordination
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
  • Collaborate with payroll and HRIS teams to ensure benefits data integrity
  • Help prepare reports, presentations, and materials for benefits education and onboarding
  • Stay current on benefits trends and assist in evaluating new offerings


What you will need to be successful:


  • Approximately 3 years of experience in HR or benefits administration
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and customer service abilities
  • Familiarity with benefits platforms and HRIS systems
  • Basic understanding of benefits regulations (COBRA, FMLA, ACA, etc.)
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
  • Eagerness to learn and grow within a collaborative HR team

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000

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