Senior Benefits & Compliance Specialist

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United StatesFull-TimeSenior
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Experience
5+ years
Required Skills
ComplianceHIPAA

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in benefits administration, HR operations, leave administration, or compliance-focused roles.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations and practices, including health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs.
  • Experience managing Open Enrollment cycles, retirement plans, and HRIS platforms such as ADP or similar systems.
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and related employment laws.
  • Experience working with vendors, brokers, and cross-functional HR, Finance, and Legal teams.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
  • Experience supporting audits, reporting, and compliance documentation requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to improve processes and enhance HR operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end administration of health, welfare, and retirement benefit programs, including renewals, enrollment cycles, and ongoing operations.
  • Manage and execute annual Open Enrollment processes, including system configuration, employee communications, education, and reconciliation activities.
  • Administer 401(k) and retirement programs, including enrollments, contributions, vendor coordination, and audit support.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, ADA, FMLA, and related federal and state requirements.
  • Oversee leave of absence programs, including FMLA, state-specific leaves, and internal policies while ensuring compliance and positive employee experience.
  • Partner with brokers and external vendors to evaluate plan performance, resolve escalations, and recommend benefits enhancements.
  • Conduct and support compliance audits, including benefits audits, I-9 reviews, employee file audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing guidance on eligibility, coverage, and issue resolution.
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