Corporate Benefits Specialist
US Tech Solutions, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States, 33739
Duration:
4+ Months Contract with possible extension
General Purpose
Under the general direction of the Manager, Benefits Administration & Operations, the Corporate Benefits Specialist will provide a broad range of Benefits/HR administrative support in the operation of the Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Well-being, COBRA/HIPAA, Financial & Retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits. In addition, they will be responsible for inheriting, from an operational perspective, new initiatives which align with our business objectives and strategic goals.
Specific Responsibilities
Benefit Administration:
Supports the administration of employee healthcare benefit programs under the direction of the Benefit Administration Manager, including but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Section 125 plans, Qualified Life Events, and Financial & Retirement plans. Ensures accurate and compliant day‑to‑day administration of employee benefit programs while providing timely support and guidance to employees and managers.
Benefit Operations:
Ensure operational excellence. Contribute to the continuous improvement of benefits operations by supporting workflow optimization, system updates, and the maintenance of plan documents.
Keeps abreast of industry trends relating to areas of expertise and their potential impact on client plans, programs, policies and procedures. Communicates and makes recommendations to management in order to improve our employees’ experience.
Annual Enrollment & Integration:
Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of the annual benefits open enrollment process, including system readiness, communications, vendor collaboration, and issue resolution. Supports special benefits projects that enhance operational efficiency and employee experience.
Vendor Management:
Manage relationships with benefits providers, brokers, and consultants to support day‑to‑day administration of all benefits.
Responds to employee inquiries and resolves issues by coordinating with internal departments (e.g. Payroll and Legal) and benefit vendors to provide excellent customer service and ensure that issues are resolved.
Performs daily administration functions to support the administration of the benefits programs, including file feed transfers, statistical reporting, enrollment elections and changes for new hires and leave of absence employees, beneficiary changes, and Qualified Medical Support Orders (QMSO).
Audits preparation and payment submissions of invoices to external vendors relating to areas of expertise to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Participates in status/planning meetings, implementation of enhancements, and problem resolutions to maintain relationships with vendors.
Education Bachelors degree or consideration may be given to a candidate with 5+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Work Experience 5 years of experience in Human Resources, experience specifically with experience in a HR Benefits Administrator capacity
Skills
Strong knowledge of Health & Welfare and Section 125 plans
5 years of experience in benefits administration or HR
Familiar with benefits compliance and related regulations
Proficient in HRIS, Microsoft Office, Oracle, and preferably bswift
Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills
About US Tech Solutions US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on‑demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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4+ Months Contract with possible extension
General Purpose
Under the general direction of the Manager, Benefits Administration & Operations, the Corporate Benefits Specialist will provide a broad range of Benefits/HR administrative support in the operation of the Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Well-being, COBRA/HIPAA, Financial & Retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits. In addition, they will be responsible for inheriting, from an operational perspective, new initiatives which align with our business objectives and strategic goals.
Specific Responsibilities
Benefit Administration:
Supports the administration of employee healthcare benefit programs under the direction of the Benefit Administration Manager, including but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Section 125 plans, Qualified Life Events, and Financial & Retirement plans. Ensures accurate and compliant day‑to‑day administration of employee benefit programs while providing timely support and guidance to employees and managers.
Benefit Operations:
Ensure operational excellence. Contribute to the continuous improvement of benefits operations by supporting workflow optimization, system updates, and the maintenance of plan documents.
Keeps abreast of industry trends relating to areas of expertise and their potential impact on client plans, programs, policies and procedures. Communicates and makes recommendations to management in order to improve our employees’ experience.
Annual Enrollment & Integration:
Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of the annual benefits open enrollment process, including system readiness, communications, vendor collaboration, and issue resolution. Supports special benefits projects that enhance operational efficiency and employee experience.
Vendor Management:
Manage relationships with benefits providers, brokers, and consultants to support day‑to‑day administration of all benefits.
Responds to employee inquiries and resolves issues by coordinating with internal departments (e.g. Payroll and Legal) and benefit vendors to provide excellent customer service and ensure that issues are resolved.
Performs daily administration functions to support the administration of the benefits programs, including file feed transfers, statistical reporting, enrollment elections and changes for new hires and leave of absence employees, beneficiary changes, and Qualified Medical Support Orders (QMSO).
Audits preparation and payment submissions of invoices to external vendors relating to areas of expertise to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Participates in status/planning meetings, implementation of enhancements, and problem resolutions to maintain relationships with vendors.
Education Bachelors degree or consideration may be given to a candidate with 5+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Work Experience 5 years of experience in Human Resources, experience specifically with experience in a HR Benefits Administrator capacity
Skills
Strong knowledge of Health & Welfare and Section 125 plans
5 years of experience in benefits administration or HR
Familiar with benefits compliance and related regulations
Proficient in HRIS, Microsoft Office, Oracle, and preferably bswift
Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills
About US Tech Solutions US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on‑demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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