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Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist Job Description

Plans and directs operations and administration of organization’s benefits programs, which may include medical/health, dental, disability, vision and life insurance, retirement/pension plans, and more. Processes benefits enrollments, terminations and claims. Researches benefits offerings and recommends options, negotiates with benefits plan vendors, communicates changes in benefit programs to employees, including open enrollment schedules. Requires strong computer capabilities, including benefits database software and programs. Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills are also essential, in addition to knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements.

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Salary for Benefits Specialist
48000 - 79250
Low
48000
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
64500
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
79250
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels. Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.