Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Job Title: Benefits Specialist
Job Location:Linden NJ (onsite)
Employment Type: Part-Time Mon-Fri 8:00am -12:00pm

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and customer-focused Benefits Specialist to join our People & Culture team. In this role, you will manage and administer all employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and wellness plans.

You will serve as a key liaison between employees, vendors, and payroll, ensuring benefit operations run accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. This role is ideal for someone with strong problem-solving skills, a passion for accuracy, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while navigating sensitive benefits-related issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer day-to-day benefits operations, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and COBRA notifications.
• Act as the first point of contact for resolving sensitive employee benefits issues and disputes while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with payroll and third-party vendors to ensure accuracy in benefit deductions, invoicing, and reconciliation processes.
• Regularly audit HRIS and vendor data to maintain accurate, up-to-date benefits records and resolve discrepancies.
• Generate reports on benefits utilization, participation, and compliance as needed.
• Stay informed on benefits regulations, legal requirements, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in benefits administration, preferably working with health, dental, vision, life, disability, and COBRA plans.
• Strong track record of resolving benefits-related issues with discretion, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Familiarity with HRIS or benefits platforms (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paycom, UKG).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams (including payroll and vendors).
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality in handling sensitive data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.