Our client is seeking a Benefits & Compensation Specialist to join our HR team, with primary responsibility for the design, administration, and continuous improvement of our employee benefits & compensation programs.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

Administer day-to-day operations of health, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefit plans
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions, escalations, and claims issues
Manage annual open enrollment: plan design updates, employee communications, system configuration, and vendor coordination
Partner with brokers and carriers to evaluate plan performance, renewal terms, and cost trends
Administer leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, state-specific leave, short/long-term disability) in compliance with applicable regulations
Oversee retirement plan administration (401(k)/403(b)), including compliance testing, contribution reconciliation, and vendor relationship management
Lead or support wellness program initiatives and employee engagement around benefits offerings
Ensure benefits compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other applicable federal/state regulations
Prepare and file required compliance documentation (5500s, ACA reporting, SPDs, etc.)
Audit benefits data across HRIS, payroll, and carrier systems to ensure accuracy

Compensation Support

Support compensation-related projects as needed (market surveys, job leveling, annual merit cycle) in partnership with the Compensation team
Contribute benefits and rewards data to total rewards statements and employee communications
Assist with job architecture and rewards philosophy documentation as it relates to benefits offerings

Continuous Improvement

Monitor benefits trends and benchmark offerings against market/competitor data
Recommend plan design changes to improve cost-effectiveness and employee experience
Partner with HRIS/People Ops to streamline benefits enrollment and administration workflows

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in benefits administration or total rewards, with clear emphasis on benefits
Strong working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and leave-of-absence regulations
Experience managing open enrollment processes end-to-end
Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG) and benefits administration systems
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex benefits concepts to employees at all levels

Clark Davis Associates

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