Benefits Specialist (Internal Role)

Equiliem
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
United States, New Jersey, East Brunswick
25 Kennedy Boulevard (Show on map)
Mar 21, 2025
Join the Equiliem Team and Unleash Your Potential At Equiliem, we're not just a national recruiting firm - we're an award-winning powerhouse on an exhilarating path of growth! We're on the lookout for passionate, results-driven individuals ready to make a real impact. If you're eager to join a dynamic team where your contributions are valued and your career can soar, Equiliem is the place for you. Benefits Specialist (Internal Role) We are seeking an experienced Benefits Specialist to administer our employee benefits programs. Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, this role will be responsible for the administration of health insurance, retirement plans, leave policies, and other employee benefits, ensuring they are compliant and aligned with company goals. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills to engage in vendor relationships and a people-first approach to supporting employees with their benefits needs. Position Overview Administer all employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement plans. Serve as the primary contact for employees regarding benefits enrollment, changes, and inquiries. Conduct benefits orientation sessions and open enrollment processes. Resolve benefits-related issues and escalations with employees and providers. Maintain accurate and confidential employee benefits records. Work with benefits brokers and vendors to ensure accuracy of plan information and documents, summaries, employee information, annual and monthly invoicing and reporting. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and ERISA. Research and evaluate benefits data and market trends to make recommendations for program improvements. Work closely with the Payroll and Finance teams to ensure accurate benefits deductions and reporting. Assist with other HR tasks as needed. Background We Are Seeking 2-3+ years of experience in benefits administration or a related HR function. Strong understanding of benefits compliance, laws, and regulations. Experience working with third-party providers. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support employees and collaborate with leadership. Strong public speaking and presentation skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in Excel, HRIS and benefits administration software. Certification such as CEBS, PHR, or SHRM-CP is a plus but not required. About Equiliem For over 40 years, Equiliem has been providing talent solutions to the Energy, Manufacturing, Logistics, Healthcare, Government, and Telecommunications marketplaces. With awards from NJBIZ, Forbes, and SIA we have expertise in Staffing, Employee of Record, Managed Service Provider, and Independent Contactor Compliance services. Equiliem is now positioned to outpace our competitors in the coming decade as we invest in technology and our employees. What We Offer A genuine culture that is supportive, hard-working, and innovative Continuous investments in our business operations and people Robust training programs with ongoing professional coaching and mentoring Competitive salary with generous commission structures Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, sick leave, 401(k), and paid holidays. Ongoing community outreach Work Location East Brunswick, NJ Charlotte, NC Remote Client the Equiliem difference at Equiliem.com #ZR