Interim Senior Benefits Specialist
Vaco, Tampa, FL, United States
Our client is looking for a hands‑on Senior Benefits Specialist to provide immediate, high‑impact support during a critical period—including active open enrollment and ongoing benefits operations.
Compensation:
$30–$40 hourly
Duration:
60 days minimum (could extend)
Location:
Ideally someone who can come into Tampa once per week or REMOTE but must reside in Florida
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Open enrollment execution
– process elections, resolve discrepancies, troubleshoot with vendors and HR, and handle tier 1‑2 employee questions on plan options and access
Benefits administration
– manage ongoing enrollment activity (new hires, life events, terminations); ensure accuracy in HRIS and with carriers
Reconciliation & data integrity
– post‑enrollment audits, monthly carrier reconciliations, and resolving discrepancies across HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems
Vendor coordination
– day‑to‑day contact for medical, dental, vision, and COBRA vendors; track issues through to resolution
401(k) administration
– support eligibility, enrollments, employee inquiries, audit prep, and required notices
Compliance & communications
– ensure timely distribution of required notices (SPD, SMM, 401(k)); support employee communications and compliance documentation
Qualifications
5‑8 years of hands‑on benefits administration experience
Proven end‑to‑end open enrollment experience
Strong working knowledge of health & welfare benefits, 401(k) administration, and carrier/vendor coordination
Experience with benefits reconciliations and data audits
Comfortable handling employee questions and resolving issues independently
Workday or comparable HRIS experience preferred
Able to hit the ground running in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
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Compensation:
$30–$40 hourly
Duration:
60 days minimum (could extend)
Location:
Ideally someone who can come into Tampa once per week or REMOTE but must reside in Florida
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Open enrollment execution
– process elections, resolve discrepancies, troubleshoot with vendors and HR, and handle tier 1‑2 employee questions on plan options and access
Benefits administration
– manage ongoing enrollment activity (new hires, life events, terminations); ensure accuracy in HRIS and with carriers
Reconciliation & data integrity
– post‑enrollment audits, monthly carrier reconciliations, and resolving discrepancies across HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems
Vendor coordination
– day‑to‑day contact for medical, dental, vision, and COBRA vendors; track issues through to resolution
401(k) administration
– support eligibility, enrollments, employee inquiries, audit prep, and required notices
Compliance & communications
– ensure timely distribution of required notices (SPD, SMM, 401(k)); support employee communications and compliance documentation
Qualifications
5‑8 years of hands‑on benefits administration experience
Proven end‑to‑end open enrollment experience
Strong working knowledge of health & welfare benefits, 401(k) administration, and carrier/vendor coordination
Experience with benefits reconciliations and data audits
Comfortable handling employee questions and resolving issues independently
Workday or comparable HRIS experience preferred
Able to hit the ground running in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
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