What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Specialist position at The Nagler Group?
Full-Time | Permanent
Hybrid Schedule – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote
Location: Quincy, MA
Overview
A well-established, mid-sized organization is seeking a Benefits Program Specialist to lead the hands-on administration of its employee benefits and leave programs. This is a newly created role reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources and will support approximately 280 employees.
This position is ideal for a benefits professional with 5–7 years of experience who is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning programs end to end. Strong Excel skills and the ability to partner cross-functionally are critical for success.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits & Leave Administration
Experience
Hybrid Schedule – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote
Location: Quincy, MA
Overview
A well-established, mid-sized organization is seeking a Benefits Program Specialist to lead the hands-on administration of its employee benefits and leave programs. This is a newly created role reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources and will support approximately 280 employees.
This position is ideal for a benefits professional with 5–7 years of experience who is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning programs end to end. Strong Excel skills and the ability to partner cross-functionally are critical for success.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits & Leave Administration
- Administer comprehensive benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, voluntary benefits, and retirement plans
- Lead the annual open enrollment process, partnering closely with benefits brokers and vendors
- Manage leave administration (FMLA, ADA, parental, and state-specific leaves), including documentation and compliance
- Handle pension plan administration, including monthly processing, vendor coordination, and required reporting
- Oversee FSA administration and support annual Form 5500 filings
- Process benefits-related accommodations paperwork
- Partner closely with payroll to ensure accurate deductions, contributions, and data integrity
- Maintain plan documents, SPDs, and compliance records
- Participate in benefits audits and ensure regulatory compliance (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA)
- Analyze benefits data, costs, trends, and participation to support program improvements
- Develop reports and insights for HR leadership using strong Excel and analytical skills
- Serve as the escalation point for complex employee benefits and leave inquiries
- Conduct new hire benefits orientations and ongoing employee education sessions
- Build and maintain strong relationships with benefits vendors and external partners
- Provide one-on-one guidance related to benefits and retirement/pension options
Experience
- 5–7 years of progressive experience in benefits administration
- Experience with retirement plans, including pensions, strongly preferred
- Proven background in open enrollment, leave management, vendor oversight, and compliance
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- CEBS or other relevant HR certification preferred
- Strong working knowledge of federal and state benefits regulations
- Advanced Excel and analytical capabilities
- Experience with HRIS and benefits platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, SAP)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of discretion, organization, and attention to detail
- Base salary: $75,000–$85,000 (depending on experience)
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Full benefits package included
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000