Benefits Analyst

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible leave options

Job summary

Aston Carter in Berkeley Heights, NJ is seeking a Benefits Analyst for a contract role to provide front-line support for payroll partnership and benefits administration. You will be the primary contact for employee inquiries and ensure data integrity across payroll and benefits systems.

You will monitor file integrations, partner with Payroll, HRIS, and vendors, and guide employees on medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and disability programs, documenting actions in the

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of corporate work experience in payroll, HR, benefits, or customer service.
• Strong customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience handling confidential information with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily and weekly inbound and outbound file integrations between payroll, benefits systems, and third-party vendors.
• Partner with Payroll, HRIS, and vendors to address file errors and ensure accurate data exchange.
• Monitor and respond to employee inquiries received through a shared email inbox, ticketing system, and voicemail.
• Provide timely and accurate guidance on payroll and benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and disability.
• Research and resolve employee issues while documenting actions and outcomes within the ticketing system.
• Conduct routine audits and validations to ensure payroll and benefit records are accurate and complete.
• Investigate and resolve eligibility, enrollment, and data discrepancies resulting from system integrations.
• Support leave intake, documentation tracking, employee communications, and coordination with leave vendors.

Skills

Corporate experience

Payroll experience

Benefits administration

Customer service

Excel

Outlook

Data entry

Data privacy

Education

Related degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Benefits Analyst Job Description

This role is responsible for providing front-line support for payroll partnership and employee benefits administration. It serves as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries, maintains data integrity within the payroll and benefits administration system, and supports vendor and system integrations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily and weekly inbound and outbound file integrations between payroll, benefits systems, and third-party vendors.
• Partner with Payroll, HRIS, and vendors to address file errors and ensure accurate data exchange.
• Monitor and respond to employee inquiries received through a shared email inbox, ticketing system, and voicemail.
• Provide timely and accurate guidance on payroll and benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and disability.
• Research and resolve employee issues while documenting actions and outcomes within the ticketing system.
• Conduct routine audits and validations to ensure payroll and benefit records are accurate and complete.
• Investigate and resolve eligibility, enrollment, and data discrepancies resulting from system integrations.
• Support leave intake, documentation tracking, employee communications, and coordination with leave vendors.

Essential Skills

• 1-2 years of corporate work experience within a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in Payroll, Human Resources, Benefits Administration, or Customer Service.
• Strong customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage confidential information and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in a related field preferred.
• Customer service experience.
• Experience with data entry and benefits administration.

Work Environment

The work environment is within a global pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and sells generic, specialty, and branded medicines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $33.60/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Berkeley Heights,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.