Benefits Specialist

Responsibilities: Benefits Administration Support: Assist with the daily administrative functions of colleague’s benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans. Colleague Assistance: Serve as a point of contact for colleague’s benefits-related questions and assist with issues related to enrollment, life events, and plan coverage.

Our client, a Food, Sports and Entertainment company, is looking for a Benefits Specialist for their Detroit, MI location.
 
Responsibilities:

• Benefits Administration Support: Assist with the daily administrative functions of colleague’s benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.
• Colleague Assistance: Serve as a point of contact for colleague’s benefits-related questions and assist with issues related to enrollment, life events, and plan coverage.
• Data Entry and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate colleague benefits records in the HR system. Update colleague benefits information as needed and ensure data integrity.
• Compliance Support: Help ensure benefits programs comply with applicable laws and regulations, such as ACA, FMLA, COBRA, and HIPAA. Assist with documentation and reporting for compliance purposes.
• Benefits Communication: Help prepare and distribute benefits communications, including benefits guides, plan summaries, and updates to colleagues.
• Colleague Education: Assist in organizing benefits information sessions or webinars to help colleagues understand their benefits options.

 
Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration or a related HR field.
• Hands-on experience using Workday for benefits management.
• Knowledge of employee benefits programs and basic HR compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Basic knowledge of benefits laws, including ACA, FMLA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
• Experience with benefits communication tools or platforms.

 
Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities