Benefit Specialist

Responsibilities

• Administer health and welfare benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
• Manage client-sponsored plan setups, carrier enrollments, reconciliations, and ongoing support.
• Process daily status change reports for insurance enrollments, terminations, and qualified life events.
• Respond to benefits inquiries regarding plan provisions, enrollments, and status changes.
• Participate in open enrollment activities and work with carriers to resolve claims and eligibility issues.
• Conduct audits and quality checks to ensure the accuracy of benefits-related data.
• Oversee benefits eligibility and deduction data by reviewing interface reports between payroll and carriers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in benefits administration.
• Experience working in or with insurance agencies or brokers.
• Proficient in MS Office, specifically with intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state laws including ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
• Familiarity with ClientSpace and PrismHR software.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of Paid Time-Off per year (increasing with seniority).
• Medical insurance options or HSA with employer contribution.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) enrollment with an automatic match.
• Parental leave and paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care.
• Pet insurance and various employee discounts.

About the Company

Engage PEO is recognized on the ‘INC. 5000 Honor Roll for the Fastest Growing Private Companies.’ We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive learning culture and providing exceptional health and benefits support to our clients.