Benefits Specialist
Addison Group
Valhalla, NY, USA
24 days ago
Full-time Onsite
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Job Title: Benefits Analyst

Industry: Human Resources

Location (City, State): White Plains, NY

Assignment Type: Contract

Pay: $25.00-$27.00/hour

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (30-minute schedule flexibility available) | Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Our client is a well-established organization seeking a Benefits Specialist to join its Human Resources team on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized professional who enjoys problem-solving, supporting employees, and improving HR processes in a collaborative environment.


Job Description:

The Benefits Specialist will support the administration of employee benefit programs by managing enrollments, billing, reporting, payroll deductions, and employee inquiries. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, comfortable working with data, and eager to identify opportunities to improve processes while providing outstanding internal customer service.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Administer employee benefit enrollments, life event changes, and eligibility updates.
  • Review and reconcile monthly benefit invoices, researching and resolving discrepancies.
  • Audit payroll benefit deductions to ensure accuracy and coordinate corrections with Payroll when necessary.
  • Respond to employee questions regarding benefit plans, enrollment, documentation, deadlines, and coverage.
  • Generate reports and maintain accurate records using ADP Workforce Now and other HR systems.
  • Update and maintain SharePoint resources, benefit communications, and internal documentation.
  • Conduct routine audits to ensure compliance with benefit plan requirements and company policies.
  • Support Open Enrollment and year-end benefits initiatives.
  • Coordinate with benefit vendors and internal departments to resolve administrative issues.
  • Recommend process improvements and contribute ideas to enhance the team's efficiency.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Previous experience administering employee benefits required.
  • Experience with benefits reporting, invoice reconciliation, employee engagement initiatives, and SharePoint updates.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; advanced Excel skills are highly preferred.
  • Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred.
  • SharePoint experience preferred.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Comfortable asking questions, seeking clarification, and offering process improvement ideas.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
Additional Details:
  • Contract assignment anticipated to run through the end of December.
  • Hybrid work schedule with three days onsite each week.
  • One 30-minute virtual interview.
  • Looking for someone who can quickly adapt to a fast-paced HR environment and work independently.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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