We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support employee benefit and retirement programs for a healthcare organization in Boston, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position focuses on delivering accurate benefits administration, assisting employees with plan-related questions, and helping maintain compliance across leave and retirement processes. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, clear communication skills, and hands-on experience managing benefits data in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement offerings, while maintaining accurate participant records.<br>• Support onboarding activities by explaining benefit options to new employees and providing enrollment guidance during orientation.<br>• Review benefits information for accuracy, complete routine audits, and correct discrepancies before updates are shared with external providers.<br>• Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers by addressing questions related to coverage, eligibility, status updates, and claim concerns.<br>• Coordinate benefit enrollments, process qualifying life event changes, and ensure timely communication with insurance carriers and plan partners.<br>• Manage leave and disability documentation for medical, personal, and accommodation-related requests while helping ensure proper handling of each case.<br>• Interpret applicable policies and regulatory considerations connected to leave administration and disability programs.<br>• Assist with retirement plan administration by responding to 401(k) questions, supporting contribution changes, and coordinating annual catch-up enrollment activity.<br>• Contribute to open enrollment planning and execution, including distribution of materials and support for employee elections.<br>• Partner with internal teams on workers’ compensation updates and prepare reports or billing documentation related to benefit allocations and program costs.