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Benefits Specialist (Internal Role)
We are seeking an experienced Benefits Specialist to administer our employee benefits programs. Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, this role will be responsible for the administration of health insurance, retirement plans, leave policies, and other employee benefits, ensuring they are compliant and aligned with company goals. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills to engage in vendor relationships and a people-first approach to supporting employees with their benefits needs.

Position Overview

• Administer all employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement plans.
• Serve as the primary contact for employees regarding benefits enrollment, changes, and inquiries.
• Conduct benefits orientation sessions and open enrollment processes.
• Resolve benefits-related issues and escalations with employees and providers.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee benefits records.
• Work with benefits brokers and vendors to ensure accuracy of plan information and documents, summaries, employee information, annual and monthly invoicing and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and ERISA.
• Research and evaluate benefits data and market trends to make recommendations for program improvements.
• Work closely with the Payroll and Finance teams to ensure accurate benefits deductions and reporting.
• Assist with other HR tasks as needed.

• 2-3+ years of experience in benefits administration or a related HR function.
• Strong understanding of benefits compliance, laws, and regulations.
• Experience working with third-party providers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support employees and collaborate with leadership.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, HRIS and benefits administration software.
• Certification such as CEBS, PHR, or SHRM-CP is a plus but not required.

• A genuine culture that is supportive, hard-working, and innovative
• Continuous investments in our business operations and people
• Robust training programs with ongoing professional coaching and mentoring
• Competitive salary with generous commission structures
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, sick leave, 401(k), and paid holidays.
• Ongoing community outreach

• East Brunswick, NJ
• Charlotte, NC
• Remote

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.