We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support benefits administration and employee enrollment activities for a Long-term Contract position in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This role will play an important part in guiding a smooth open enrollment cycle, helping maintain accurate records, and assisting employees with benefits-related updates. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with benefits processes, strong attention to detail, and a practical understanding of compliance requirements in a fast-paced HR environment.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate day-to-day benefits administration tasks with a focus on supporting the open enrollment period for the upcoming plan year.
• Review employee benefit elections and related documentation to help ensure records are complete, accurate, and aligned with established policies.
• Enter and validate benefits data in HR and benefits systems, checking manual updates carefully to reduce errors.
• Assist staff members with self-service benefit changes by providing clear guidance through online enrollment tools when needed.
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets for data tracking, reporting, and file uploads tied to benefits activity.
• Support enrollment changes associated with updated carrier offerings and revised plan options during the enrollment cycle.
• Monitor handling of electronic and paper forms to help maintain compliance with benefits administration standards.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to address employee questions and resolve routine benefits-related issues efficiently.
• Prior experience administering employee benefits, including direct involvement in open enrollment activities.
• Working knowledge of compliance considerations related to benefits documentation and employee elections.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and comfort using them for data review, tracking, and uploads.
• Experience working in HRIS such as ADP or Workday or benefits administration platforms to manage employee records and reporting.
• Strong accuracy and proofreading skills, especially when reviewing manual data entry.
• Ability to work independently on administrative assignments with minimal ramp-up time.
• Effective communication skills for assisting employees with benefit updates and system navigation.
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