Job ID 23092 – Corporate Benefits Specialist

Location: St. Petersburg, 33716 – This position is onsite

Pay: $22.00 to $26.00 per hour

Type: Contract until May 2026

Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST

Job description

1. Administer core employee benefit programs (Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Section 125, Financial & Retirement plans), ensuring accurate daily operations, compliance, and responsive support for employees and managers.
2. Maintain and improve benefits operations by supporting workflow optimization, system updates, documentation maintenance, and continuous process enhancements.
3. Support annual enrollment and special projects, including planning, system readiness, communications, vendor coordination, and issue resolution to enhance employee experience and operational efficiency.
4. Manage vendor relationships with carriers, brokers, and consultants, including issue resolution, invoice auditing, data file integrity, and participation in planning/implementation meetings.
5. Provide high-quality employee service by addressing inquiries, coordinating with internal departments and vendors, processing benefit changes (new hires, LOA, QLEs, QMSOs), and staying current on industry trends to recommend improvements.

Nice to have

• Strong knowledge of Section 1245 plans
• Oralce
• Bswift

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor’s degree
• Must have (5)+ years of Human Resources experience specifically with experience in a HR Benefits Administrator capacity
• Familiar with benefits compliance and regulations
• Must be computer proficient to navigate software, HRIS systems, and MS Office proficient
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Background check required
• Drug screening required