Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job Title: Benefits Specialist Job Location: Linden NJ (onsite)

Employment Type: Part-Time Mon-Fri 8:00am -12:00pm

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and customer-focused Benefits Specialist to join our People & Culture team. In this role, you will manage and administer all employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and wellness plans.

You will serve as a key liaison between employees, vendors, and payroll, ensuring benefit operations run accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. This role is ideal for someone with strong problem-solving skills, a passion for accuracy, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while navigating sensitive benefits-related issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Administer day-to-day benefits operations, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and COBRA notifications.

Act as the first point of contact for resolving sensitive employee benefits issues and disputes while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

Collaborate closely with payroll and third-party vendors to ensure accuracy in benefit deductions, invoicing, and reconciliation processes.

Regularly audit HRIS and vendor data to maintain accurate, up-to-date benefits records and resolve discrepancies.

Generate reports on benefits utilization, participation, and compliance as needed.

Stay informed on benefits regulations, legal requirements, and best practices.

Qualifications:

Prior experience in benefits administration, preferably working with health, dental, vision, life, disability, and COBRA plans.

Strong track record of resolving benefits-related issues with discretion, accuracy, and professionalism.

Familiarity with HRIS or benefits platforms (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paycom, UKG).

Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams (including payroll and vendors).

High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality in handling sensitive data.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.