Benefits Specialist
Aston Carter, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Benefits Administrator / Benefits Operations Specialist
Hybrid | Tampa Bay, FL (3 days onsite / 2 remote)
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
We’re partnering with a growing organization that supports a diverse employee population across multiple benefit plans and client groups. This role is ideal for a hands‑on Benefits professional who thrives in a high‑volume, operationally driven environment, particularly someone with PEO, shared services, or multi‑client benefits experience.
What You’ll Do Benefits Administration & Operations
Administer Health & Welfare plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Section 125, COBRA, HIPAA, and voluntary benefits
Support 401(k) and retirement plans, including reviewing Fidelity data, identifying contribution discrepancies, processing catch‑up contributions, and managing QDRO/QMSO activity
Handle benefit enrollments, life events, new hires, leaves of absence, and beneficiary updates
Perform file feeds, audits, reconciliations, reporting, and vendor invoice reviews
Employee & Client Support
Respond to employee inquiries through a case management system (FIFO), providing clear, accurate guidance
Educate employees on benefit plans by walking through plan documents live on calls, ensuring transparency and “source of truth” understanding
Partner closely with Payroll, Legal, and external vendors to resolve issues efficiently
Annual Enrollment & Projects
Assist with annual open enrollment, including system readiness, vendor coordination, communications, and issue resolution
Support ongoing benefits initiatives focused on operational efficiency, compliance, and employee experience
Vendor & System Management
Work directly with carriers, brokers, and consultants on day‑to‑day benefits administration
Contribute to process improvements, system enhancements, and documentation maintenance
What We’re Looking For
5+ years of experience in Benefits Administration, HR, or Benefits Operations
Strong knowledge of Health & Welfare plans and Section 125
PEO experience strongly preferred (or exposure to multi‑client, shared services, or complex benefits environments)
Hands‑on experience with medical and health benefits and retirement/401(k) administration
Familiarity with benefits compliance and regulations
Experience working in HRIS platforms (Oracle a plus); bswift experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; comfort working with benefits data, audits, and reporting
Detail‑oriented, highly organized, and able to manage competing priorities
Strong customer service and communication skills — confident explaining benefits to employees
Why This Role?
High‑impact role with real ownership over benefits operations
Exposure to complex benefits scenarios similar to PEO and large‑scale benefits environments
Collaborative team, structured processes, and a hybrid schedule
Opportunity to work with sophisticated benefits programs and systems
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Saint Petersburg, FL.
Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $26.49 - $26.49/hr.
Requirements 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 hybrid position in Saint Petersburg, FL.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.
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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
We’re partnering with a growing organization that supports a diverse employee population across multiple benefit plans and client groups. This role is ideal for a hands‑on Benefits professional who thrives in a high‑volume, operationally driven environment, particularly someone with PEO, shared services, or multi‑client benefits experience.
What You’ll Do Benefits Administration & Operations
Administer Health & Welfare plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Section 125, COBRA, HIPAA, and voluntary benefits
Support 401(k) and retirement plans, including reviewing Fidelity data, identifying contribution discrepancies, processing catch‑up contributions, and managing QDRO/QMSO activity
Handle benefit enrollments, life events, new hires, leaves of absence, and beneficiary updates
Perform file feeds, audits, reconciliations, reporting, and vendor invoice reviews
Employee & Client Support
Respond to employee inquiries through a case management system (FIFO), providing clear, accurate guidance
Educate employees on benefit plans by walking through plan documents live on calls, ensuring transparency and “source of truth” understanding
Partner closely with Payroll, Legal, and external vendors to resolve issues efficiently
Annual Enrollment & Projects
Assist with annual open enrollment, including system readiness, vendor coordination, communications, and issue resolution
Support ongoing benefits initiatives focused on operational efficiency, compliance, and employee experience
Vendor & System Management
Work directly with carriers, brokers, and consultants on day‑to‑day benefits administration
Contribute to process improvements, system enhancements, and documentation maintenance
What We’re Looking For
5+ years of experience in Benefits Administration, HR, or Benefits Operations
Strong knowledge of Health & Welfare plans and Section 125
PEO experience strongly preferred (or exposure to multi‑client, shared services, or complex benefits environments)
Hands‑on experience with medical and health benefits and retirement/401(k) administration
Familiarity with benefits compliance and regulations
Experience working in HRIS platforms (Oracle a plus); bswift experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; comfort working with benefits data, audits, and reporting
Detail‑oriented, highly organized, and able to manage competing priorities
Strong customer service and communication skills — confident explaining benefits to employees
Why This Role?
High‑impact role with real ownership over benefits operations
Exposure to complex benefits scenarios similar to PEO and large‑scale benefits environments
Collaborative team, structured processes, and a hybrid schedule
Opportunity to work with sophisticated benefits programs and systems
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Saint Petersburg, FL.
Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $26.49 - $26.49/hr.
Requirements 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 hybrid position in Saint Petersburg, FL.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.
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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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