Senior Benefits Specialist

SENIOR BENEFITS SPECIALIST
LOCATION: Denver, CO
TYPE: Fully On-Site
SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (occasional flexibility)
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Temporary (minimum 3 months, with potential for permanent employment
SALARY: $95,000 – $100,000 annually
INDUSTRY: Hospitality

DESCRIPTION:
ttg Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Benefits Specialist to oversee employee benefits administration for an organization in the hospitality industry. This position focuses primarily on benefits (80%), with some compensation responsibilities (20%).
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and experienced in managing open enrollment, working with benefits vendors, and ensuring data accuracy. Strong Excel skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach are essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage employee benefits programs, including open enrollment, new hire enrollment, and ongoing administration.
• Prepare and deliver benefits presentations to employees, explaining plan options and enrollment procedures.
• Review, reconcile, and validate benefits data received from vendors, ensuring accurate information across HRIS and benefits platforms.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators to resolve discrepancies and enrollment issues.
• Analyze benefits data, prepare reports, and support compliance and benefits-related audits.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Create PowerPoint presentations to communicate benefits information and findings.
• Support compensation analysis, salary benchmarking, and related reporting.
• Maintain accurate employee records and assist with benefits-related inquiries.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven hands-on experience in employee benefits administration and open enrollment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong data analytics abilities, and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Experience reviewing and reconciling benefits vendor data.
• Familiarity with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration systems.
• Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Experience with Paylocity, T. Rowe Price, or similar platforms preferred.
• Hospitality industry experience preferred.
• Spanish proficiency preferred.

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