US Benefits Specialist

PM Consulting; Pasig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Consulting is seeking a US Benefits Specialist to oversee benefits, retirement, leave, and compensation administration for US-based employees. The role focuses on accurate HR transactions, data integrity, and compliant processes, partnering with HR, payroll, and vendors.

You will manage enrollment, lifecycle events, leave programs, and compensation data while ensuring confidentiality and high service levels across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive HR experience with benefits, leave, retirement, and/or compensation.
• Experience administering US leave programs (FMLA, ADA, state leaves) and return-to-work.
• Knowledge of benefits, retirement, compensation, payroll, and HR administration.
• Experience using HRIS and payroll/benefits systems.
• Strong Excel, reporting, auditing, and data-validation skills.
• Excellent communication and employee service orientation.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer benefits, retirement, wellness, and leave programs, including enrollment and open enrollment.
• Support leave administration (FMLA/ADA/disability/state leaves/PTO) and return-to-work processes.
• Respond to inquiries related to benefits, leave, retirement, and compensation.
• Support compensation activities: job evaluations, market pricing, salary recommendations, and FLSA reviews.
• Maintain accurate records across HRIS, payroll, benefits, retirement, leave, and vendors.
• Perform audits, reconciliations, and data validation for compliance.
• Assist ACA reporting, retirement plan audits, nondiscrimination testing, and related docs.
• Prepare communications, training materials, and knowledge resources for Total Rewards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Discretion with PHI

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Paylocity

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Reporting

Data reconciliation

Job description

Role Overview
The US Benefits Specialist supports the administration of employee benefits, retirement, leave of absence, and compensation programs for US-based employees. The role ensures accurate HR transactions, employee support, data integrity, and compliance with applicable US employment and benefits requirements while partnering with HR, payroll, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits & Leave Administration

• Administer employee benefits, retirement, wellness, and leave programs, including enrollment, qualifying life events, employment changes, terminations, and annual open enrollment.
  
• Support leave administration involving FMLA, ADA accommodations, disability, state leave programs, PTO, and return-to-work processes.
  
• Respond to employee, manager, vendor, and third-party administrator inquiries related to benefits, leave, retirement, and compensation.
  

Compensation & HR Operations

• Support compensation activities, including job evaluations, market pricing, salary recommendations, FLSA reviews, organizational changes, and compensation reporting.
  
• Maintain accurate employee records across HRIS, payroll, benefits, retirement, leave, and vendor systems.
  
• Perform audits, reconciliations, and data validation to ensure data accuracy and support compliance requirements.
  

Reporting & Compliance

• Assist with ACA reporting, retirement plan audits, nondiscrimination testing, and related documentation.
  
• Support benefits and compensation integration activities for acquisitions and newly onboarded practices.
  
• Prepare employee communications, training materials, job aids, and knowledge resources related to Total Rewards programs.
  

Process Improvement & Stakeholder Support

• Collaborate with HR, payroll, Benefits & Compensation teams, vendors, and external partners.
  
• Contribute to process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Protect confidential employee, compensation, medical, and protected health information (PHI).
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 3–5+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant exposure to benefits administration, leave management, retirement programs, and/or compensation.
  
• Experience administering US leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, disability, state leave, and return-to-work processes.
  
• Knowledge of employee benefits, retirement, compensation, payroll, and HR administration.
  
• Experience using HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration systems.
  
• Strong Excel, reporting, auditing, and data-validation skills.
  
• Excellent communication, employee service, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to handle confidential employee and medical information with discretion and sound judgment.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities accurately in a fast-paced environment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
  
• Experience supporting US-based employees and applicable regulations.
  
• Compensation benchmarking, market pricing, and salary survey analysis experience.
  
• Familiarity with Paylocity.
  
• Experience supporting benefits and compensation audits, acquisitions, or process improvement initiatives.
  

Key Skills & Tools

• US Employee Benefits Administration
  
• FMLA, ADA, Disability & Leave Management
  
• Retirement Plans & Open Enrollment
  
• Compensation Administration
  
• ACA Reporting & Compliance Support
  
• HRIS, Payroll & Benefits Platforms
  
• Paylocity
  
• Microsoft Excel & Reporting
  
• Data Auditing & Reconciliation
  
• Employee Support & Vendor Coordination