FAST DIRECT HIRE***Benefits Specialist (On-Site/MI)

Traditional Schedule M-F, No remote or hybrid option.

The Benefit Specialist – Open Enrollment performs and administers all aspects of open enrollment for our clients and their work site employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary benefit contact for clients during open enrollment
• Support sub-departments (underwriting, system operations, client relations, etc) with renewal preparation
• Validate client benefit plans for accuracy and perform quality checks of benefits-related data prior to delivery
• Provide guidance to ensure regulatory compliance
• Present and deliver Client renewals with minimal oversight
• Communicate and educate Client on all benefit offerings and products
• Work directly with insurance carriers and vendors with specific plan questions
• Advise employees on their options and help them navigate complex decisions about their benefits
• Review and provide various reports using internal tools to update progress of open enrollment
• Review the accuracy of employee benefits data within HR information systems (HRIS)
• Perform post open enrollment validation
• Other tasks and duties assigned related to benefit administration

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational, analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with HRIS platforms and able to quickly learn new software systems
• High attention to detail
• Ability to listen, understand, read, and communicate effectively both in writing and verbally in a professional environment
• Understand project scope, timelines, and milestones
• Experience leading others and project/task management
• Ability to de-escalate roadblocks using effective communication and best practices

Education & Experience

• Associates Degree or above.
• 2-5 years of group benefit experience in the PEO industry preferred tasks and duties assigned related to benefit administration