Benefits & Compensation Specialist

Benefits & Compensation Specialist at Core Clinical Partners

About the Role

Core Clinical Partners stands at the forefront of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, delivering unparalleled services through a model that emphasizes patient?centric care and operational excellence. Our corporate values Genuine, Accountable, Dynamic, Respectful, and Fun are the pillars that uphold our commitment to revolutionize healthcare delivery. The Benefits & Compensation Specialist is responsible for supporting the development, administration, and day?to?day operations of the organizations benefits and compensation programs. This role plays a key part in ensuring employees receive accurate information, seamless support, and a positive experience across all total rewards initiatives. The Specialist partners closely with HR, Finance, external vendors, and leadership to maintain compliance, optimize processes, and contribute to the organizations overall total rewards strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Benefits Administration
  
  • Administer health and welfare benefit plans for W-2 employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and wellness initiatives.
  • Support new hire enrollment, qualifying life event processing, and benefits education.
  • Reconcile monthly carrier invoices, validate eligibility files, and resolve discrepancies with vendors and carriers.
  • Coordinate annual open enrollment, including system updates, testing, vendor communication, and development of employee materials.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential benefits information in HRIS and ensure data integrity.
  
  
• Leave & Compliance
  • Administer leave of absence programs (FMLA, state?specific leaves, disability), ensuring strict compliance with federal and state healthcare regulations.
  • Provide guidance to employees regarding leave eligibility, process requirements, and documentation.
    
  • Compensation Analysis
    
    • Support compensation administration for both W-2 employees and independent contractors, ensuring pay practices align with industry benchmarks and regulatory guidelines.
    • Participate in compensation surveys, conduct market research, and prepare benchmarking analyses for clinical and administrative roles.
    • Assist with annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, rate reviews, and pay structure updates.
    
    
  • Employee & Contractor Support
    • Serve as a resource for W-2 employees regarding benefits and HR processes.
    • Provide clear, professional responses to inquiries, ensuring knowledge of healthcare industry norms and multi?state requirements.
    • Assist with preparing communication materials for both employees and contractors, including guidance documents, FAQs, and compensation summaries.
    
    
  • Process Improvement & Reporting
    • Identify opportunities to streamline benefits and compensation processes to meet the needs of a high?volume contractor workforce.
    • Stay informed of healthcare market trends, state regulations, and emerging best practices in total rewards.
    
    
  
  
  
  

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
  • 35 years of experience in benefits, compensation, or HR analytics, ideally within healthcare or a multi?state environment.
  • Working knowledge of health and welfare benefits, FMLA, and state leave requirements; familiarity with contractor pay models a plus.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong customer service orientation across diverse workforce groups.
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems, benefits platforms, and Microsoft Excel.
  
  
  
  

  Seniority Level

  Mid?Senior level

  Employment Type

  Full?time

  Job Function

  Human Resources

  Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care