Benefit Specialist
We are seeking a skilled Benefits Specialist to join our team in Princeton. In this role, you will support the administration, communication, and compliance of employee benefits programs, ensuring the well-being and satisfaction of our workforce. You will serve as a resource to employees, answering questions and guiding benefit decisions, while maintaining strict confidentiality and a high commitment to service. <br> Key Responsibilities: Administer and maintain the organization’s health, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefit plans. Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations, providing guidance throughout the process. Respond promptly to employee inquiries regarding benefit options, eligibility, claims, and coverage. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., COBRA, HIPAA, ACA). Partner with benefits vendors and brokers to resolve issues and coordinate annual renewals. Conduct benefits orientation sessions and support open enrollment activities. Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS related to benefits administration. Compile reports on benefits utilization, costs, and participation for management as needed. Continuously monitor industry trends and recommend enhancements to benefit offerings.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 2+ years of benefits administration experience, ideally within a mid-size or large organization. Strong understanding of compliance requirements for benefit plans. Exceptional communication, customer service and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite. Highest degree of confidentiality and detail oriented integrity.
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- Princeton, NJ
- remote
- Temporary
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30.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
- We are seeking a skilled Benefits Specialist to join our team in Princeton. In this role, you will support the administration, communication, and compliance of employee benefits programs, ensuring the well-being and satisfaction of our workforce. You will serve as a resource to employees, answering questions and guiding benefit decisions, while maintaining strict confidentiality and a high commitment to service. <br> Key Responsibilities: Administer and maintain the organization’s health, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefit plans. Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations, providing guidance throughout the process. Respond promptly to employee inquiries regarding benefit options, eligibility, claims, and coverage. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., COBRA, HIPAA, ACA). Partner with benefits vendors and brokers to resolve issues and coordinate annual renewals. Conduct benefits orientation sessions and support open enrollment activities. Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS related to benefits administration. Compile reports on benefits utilization, costs, and participation for management as needed. Continuously monitor industry trends and recommend enhancements to benefit offerings.
- 2025-12-05T21:58:36Z