Benefits Specialist – Contract
CMG Financial
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $29 - $33 per hour
About the role
- Responsible for answering employee questions via the Benefits email inbox.
- Administer and support employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, retirement, disability, and related plans.
- Act as the primary point of contact for employees, benefit vendors, and insurance carriers; respond to inquiries and resolve issues with a high level of professionalism and care.
- Manage all Leave of Absence (LOA) cases, including FMLA and other statutory or company leaves, ensuring timely approvals, documentation, communication, compliance, and return-to-work coordination.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee and benefits data within HRIS and payroll systems.
- Partner closely with Payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions, enrollments, and plan changes.
- Reconcile benefit invoices and address discrepancies in collaboration with vendors and internal partners.
- Develop and deliver employee-facing benefits communications, training materials, and presentations as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local benefits and leave regulations.
- Provide a high level of customer service while maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience working in Human Resources supporting employees Benefits Administration.
- Strong working knowledge of employee benefit plans and leave regulations (FMLA, ADA, and applicable state leave laws).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a service-oriented mindset.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with HRIS and payroll systems.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Benefits AdministrationLeave of Absence managementFMLAADAemployee benefit planscompliancedocumentationdata managementcustomer serviceconfidentiality
Soft Skills
communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailservice-oriented mindsetdiscretionproblem-solvingprofessionalismtraining developmentpresentation skillscollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree