<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Benefits Specialist to support employee benefits administration for an education organization in Princeton, New Jersey. This Contract position will focus on delivering accurate benefits processing, leave administration, and compliance support while serving as a reliable resource for employees and HR partners. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of benefits operations, leave regulations, and pension-related processes, along with the ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and care.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage daily administration of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and supplemental coverage offerings.</p><p>• Support benefit transactions such as employee enrollments, qualifying life event changes, coverage waivers, terminations, and dependent updates with accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Maintain and update benefits information within HR and onboarding systems to ensure records remain complete, current, and audit-ready.</p><p>• Review and reconcile benefit elections against payroll deductions and collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Help coordinate the annual open enrollment cycle by preparing materials, assisting employees, and ensuring elections are processed correctly.</p><p>• Oversee leave administration by tracking employee absences, monitoring eligibility, and managing required documentation for applicable leave programs.</p><p>• Communicate leave status, deadlines, and documentation needs to employees and relevant stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality.</p><p>• Partner with Payroll and HR leadership to address the impact of employee leaves on pay, benefits, and related employment records.</p><p>• Assist with retirement and pension-related activities, including enrollments, transfers, and supporting documentation, in accordance with applicable requirements.</p><p>• Provide support for workers’ compensation and other compliance-related benefits activities to help maintain adherence to federal and state guidelines.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support an organization in the Princeton, New Jersey area. This Long-term Contract position will focus on delivering accurate benefits and leave administration while providing employees with clear, responsive support. The ideal candidate brings strong HR experience, a service-oriented approach, and the ability to manage compliance, reporting, and benefit communications with precision.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer a broad range of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans, and voluntary offerings.</p><p>• Coordinate leave administration activities and ensure all related processes are handled in accordance with applicable policies and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Lead annual open enrollment efforts, including planning, employee support, and follow-up activities to promote a smooth enrollment experience.</p><p>• Review and reconcile benefits invoices, prepare audits, and generate reports to maintain accurate records and support decision-making.</p><p>• Develop and deliver employee-facing communications that explain benefit options, updates, and key deadlines in a clear and accessible way.</p><p>• Facilitate training sessions on benefit plans and leave programs to improve employee understanding and program utilization.</p><p>• Respond to employee questions regarding benefits and leave matters with professionalism, accuracy, and a high level of customer service.</p>