Benefits Consultant I

. Provides guidance, training and support to HRDs.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Tools & technologies

Cloud

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides guidance, training and support to HRDs.
Helps others understand and implement benefit plans, programs, and various incentives.
Interprets and enforces federal regulations – ERISA, FMLA, COBRA and Health Care Reform.
Provides support and assistance in the retention of existing employees.
Initiates funding of millions of dollars to carriers for claims, premiums, and 401(k) contributions.
Maintains accurate benefits records in the corporate recordkeeping system.
Assists in meeting personal or departmental goals or deadlines.
Participates in annual enrollment process and performs activities assigned.
Educates HRD as well as employees on enrollment process and plan or policy changes.
Completes special projects and other duties as requested to support needs of organization.
Keeps up-to-date with industry technologies for enhancing job responsibilities.

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
Minimum of 1 year of HR/Benefits related experience preferred.
HRIS experience preferred, but not required.
Experience with Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Cloud-based HCM experience preferred.

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Hard Skills & Tools

HRISbenefit plansfederal regulationsERISAFMLACOBRAHealth Care ReformMicrosoft OfficeExcelcloud-based HCM

Soft Skills

guidancetrainingsupportcommunicationorganizational skillsgoal-orientedproblem-solvingteam collaborationemployee retentionproject management