Sr. Benefits Specialist

Not remote

Full Time

Permanent

Human Resources

Lexington Park, MD

5 - 12+ years

$95,000 - $130,000 / year

Function

Human Resources

location

Lexington Park, MD

Experience

5 - 12+ years

pay

$95,000 - $130,000 / year

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Responsibilities

Design benefit programs (insurance, wellness, etc.)
Evaluate and negotiate with service providers (e.g. private insurance company)
Assume responsibility of timely payment of monthly premiums
Manage enrollments and determine employee eligibility
Handle all benefit compensation and reimbursement procedures
Coordinate leaves of absence and process claims or requests (medical operations, worker’s compensation etc.)
Keep updated employee records with all relevant information (marital status, years of service, hours worked etc.)
Inform employees of their benefit options and plans and monitor use
Collaborate with accounting department for payments and deductions

qualifications

Proven experience as benefits administrator
Solid understanding of different benefit plans (retirement, health & dental insurance etc.) and relevant regulations
Experience with ADP human resource management is a plus
Proficient in MS Office and/or HRMS system (e.g. Oracle)
Understanding of data recording and analysis
Excellent organizational skills
Outstanding communication, interpersonal and negotiation abilities
Attention to detail
Reliable with adherence to confidentiality dictations
Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources or relevant field
Experience leading or supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility initiatives
Commitment to unbiased and equitable hiring, with a focus on outreach to historically marginalized communities

required qualifications

Vendor Negotiation
ADP
Open Enrollment
Benefit Administration
Excellent Communication Skills
Government Contracting
Compliance and Regulatory Reporting
Interpreting and applying contract languages

job highlights

Extensive Benefits Administration Experience : 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration & Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field. OR 10+ years (without a degree), with proven expertise managing medical, dental, vision, 401(k), wellness, and compliance programs within GovCon.
Government Contracting (GovCon) Expertise: Direct experience supporting a government contracting organization, understanding Service Contract Act (SCA), collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), contract terms, and rate impacts on bids.
Strong Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, Workers’ Compensation, and other applicable federal and state laws.
Technical Proficiency in HR Systems: Hands-on experience with ADP (REQUIRED), CostPoint (preferred), and Smartsheet or similar tools; adept at maintaining accurate data and reconciling payroll and benefit deductions.
Strategic Communication and Leadership Skills: Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to HR leadership and employees alike, skilled in vendor management, C-level communication, and driving process improvements independently.
Flexibility: Must be able to travel occasionally and able to maintain flexible hours across time zones.

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At Premier Talent Partners, we are a people-centered recruitment firm with a strong focus on Skills-Based hiring. We specialize in placing individuals in roles ranging from entry-level to VP level across various fields, including Customer Success, Sales & Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Administrative, HR, Operations, and Technology. Our expertise spans contract/temporary, temporary-to-permanent, permanent, and payrolling services, and we are dedicated to promoting equitable hiring practices on a national scale.

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