Temporary Senior Benefits Specialist (Florida - Remote Only)
Vaco by Highspring, Tampa, FL, United States
Overview
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/week or REMOTE but must reside in Florida Day to Day
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 Equal Opportunity Notice
Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), 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 applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR at the email address on file. Representation Notice
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice
Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual\'s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; and other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company\'s retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).
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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/week or REMOTE but must reside in Florida Day to Day
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 Equal Opportunity Notice
Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), 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 applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR at the email address on file. Representation Notice
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice
Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual\'s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; and other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company\'s retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).
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