Hr Benefits SpecialistAre you looking for a career that values your expertise and your time? We are seeking an HR Benefits Specialist who loves the "people" side of HR as much as the "data" side. In this role, you won't just be managing spreadsheets---you'll be a vital advocate for our team, ensuring they have the coverage and support they need to thrive. People with a background in HR, accounting, benefits administration, insurance, or other detail-driven customer service roles may find this position a natural fit---but we welcome applicants from a wide range of professional experiences. The strongest candidates are organized, proactive communicators who can balance multitasking with exceptional attention to detail, stay calm under pressure, and enjoy supporting others through accurate, thoughtful service. We believe that to take care of our employees, we have to take care of you. That's why we offer a stable, Monday through Friday schedule, generous paid time off accruals, 13 paid holidays per year, and a competitive benefits package---including excellent health coverage for employees and family, and a 5% employer retirement contribution---all within a team environment that truly understands the meaning of work-life balance.Essential FunctionsBenefits Administration & Employee SupportAdminister end-to-end employee benefits processes including new hire enrollments, qualifying life event changes, and terminations.Conduct benefit orientation and provide ongoing employee support for benefit questions and coverage navigation.Maintain accurate benefits records, eligibility tracking, and required documentation.Ensure timely communication and resolution of employee benefit issues in coordination with vendors and internal teams.Self-Funded Plan Administration & Vendor CoordinationProvide day-to-day operational support of the organization's self-funded health plan, coordinating with carriers, brokers, third-party administrators, and other benefit partners.Monitor plan administration activity and escalate trends, issues, or complex cases to HR leadership as needed.Partner with HR leadership and brokers by providing operational insight and input during plan reviews and decision-making discussions (does not design benefit plans).Leave Administration & Compliance SupportCoordinate and administer FMLA and other leave programs, including tracking, documentation, employee communications, and benefit status changes during leave.Support benefits-related compliance by maintaining accurate records and documentation aligned with internal policies, applicable regulations and timely filing.Billing, Payroll & ReconciliationReview, process, and reconcile benefits invoices, resolving discrepancies with providers and internal stakeholders.Audit and update payroll deductions and benefit settings within payroll/HRIS systems to ensure accuracy and timely processing.Support ongoing reconciliation and issue resolution related to benefits deductions, eligibility, and self-funded plan administration.Life Insurance & Additional Benefit ProgramsAdminister life insurance enrollments, updates, and terminations and support employee questions and required processing.Assist with administration of other assigned benefit programs and related employee communications.Additional HR Program SupportCoordinate and support employee wellness initiatives, including wellness fairs, wellness events, and benefits-related programming.Support employee engagement initiatives and assigned event communications.Assist HR leadership with compensation-related support tasks as needed, including data pre