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Benefits Specialist
Contract, 6 months
Process: onsite interview
Industry: Semi-conductor manufacturing
Hours: full time (8-5 with 1 hour lunch or 8-4:30 with 30 min lunch)
Location: Hybrid (Tue-Thu onsite in Andover, MA)
Background check: yes
Why open: Cover a leave of absence
Must haves:
-1 years of US benefits experience
-HR system experience
-MS Office
Preferred:
-Workday
-Large company experience
Job Description:
The Associate Benefits Specialist supports the administration and delivery of the U.S. benefits programs. Your role partners with HR and vendors to ensure employees receive accurate information, timely support, and a positive benefits experience while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager, of U.S. Benefits.
You Will Make an Impact By:
• Provide day-to-day administrative support for U.S. employee benefits programs (e.g., health, welfare, retirement)
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to benefits eligibility, coverage, and claims
• Communicate benefit plan options, key features, and enrollment deadlines to employees
• Conduct new hire orientations and assist with benefits education sessions
• Reconcile monthly vendor invoices and support benefits billing and payment processes
• Manage benefits email inbox and Workday Help to resolve issues or escalate as appropriate
• Support open enrollment planning, communication, and execution
• Partner with HR team members and external vendors to resolve complex issues
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., ERISA, COBRA, ACA, HIPAA)
Qualifications:
• 1-3 years of Benefits experience (emphasis on U.S. benefits)
• Strong organizational, problem solving and communication skills with a high attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with HR systems. Workday is preferred
• Familiar with federal and state benefit program regulations (FMLA, COBRA etc.)
Salary : $27 - $30