Benefits Specialist

Description

Partner in the evaluation, design, and development of competitive benefit programs that attract, retain, and reward employees.

Use quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify issues, develop hypotheses, and recommend improvements to benefit and LOA programs and processes.

Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries, collaborating with insurance brokers and vendors to resolve coverage issues.

Analyze current processes and workflows to identify opportunities to streamline and improve operational efficiency.

Create clear and comprehensive user and administrator guides for benefit and LOA programs.

Support the planning, communication, rollout, and completion of annual benefits open enrollment.

Develop and deliver training sessions on benefit and LOA programs for employees and managers.

Ensure accuracy and integrity of benefit and LOA data within HR systems.

Conduct regular audits of benefit programs and policies to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

Partner with the HR technology team to test, validate, and implement system changes.

Build ad-hoc reports using HRIS and other data sources to support decision-making.

Review and audit monthly benefit invoices for accuracy.

Maintain consistent communication with employees on LOA, including outreach, drafting and mailing letters, and coordinating return-to-work processes.

Research, respond to, and document frequently asked LOA questions and inquiries.

Provide guidance to managers and employees regarding LOA policies, workplace accommodations, and related procedures.

Skills

Benefits administration, HRIS, Employee relations, LOA

Top Skills Details

Benefits administration,HRIS,Employee relations,LOA

Additional Skills & Qualifications

What are the hours? Hours are 8:00am – 5:00pm

Hybrid? Yes 3 day onsite

Is the bachelor’s degree requirement firm? No. Years of experience strongly considered.

Spanish Bilingual Required

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Ysidro, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Ysidro,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.

h4>About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.