Benefits Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support benefits administration and employee enrollment activities for a Long-term Contract position in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This role will play an important part in guiding a smooth open enrollment cycle, helping maintain accurate records, and assisting employees with benefits-related updates. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with benefits processes, strong attention to detail, and a practical understanding of compliance requirements in a fast-paced HR environment.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate day-to-day benefits administration tasks with a focus on supporting the open enrollment period for the upcoming plan year.

• Review employee benefit elections and related documentation to help ensure records are complete, accurate, and aligned with established policies.

• Enter and validate benefits data in HR and benefits systems, checking manual updates carefully to reduce errors.

• Assist staff members with self-service benefit changes by providing clear guidance through online enrollment tools when needed.

• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets for data tracking, reporting, and file uploads tied to benefits activity.

• Support enrollment changes associated with updated carrier offerings and revised plan options during the enrollment cycle.

• Monitor handling of electronic and paper forms to help maintain compliance with benefits administration standards.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to address employee questions and resolve routine benefits-related issues efficiently.

• Prior experience administering employee benefits, including direct involvement in open enrollment activities.

• Working knowledge of compliance considerations related to benefits documentation and employee elections.

• Proficiency with spreadsheets and comfort using them for data review, tracking, and uploads.

• Experience working in HRIS such as ADP or Workday or benefits administration platforms to manage employee records and reporting.

• Strong accuracy and proofreading skills, especially when reviewing manual data entry.

• Ability to work independently on administrative assignments with minimal ramp-up time.

• Effective communication skills for assisting employees with benefit updates and system navigation.