Benefits & HR Operations Specialist

Jewish Federation of Detroit; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Federation of Detroit is seeking a proactive Human Resources, Benefits Specialist to manage day-to-day benefits for about 100 employees. Reporting to the Senior Director of HR, you will coordinate open enrollment, support onboarding, and serve as the primary resource for benefits questions.

You will liaise with vendors, reconcile invoices, maintain benefits data across HRIS and payroll, and help ensure compliance with COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA while supporting a culture of employee

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three to five years of progressive experience in benefits administration, HR operations, or a related field.
• Experience supporting benefits renewals, Open Enrollment, vendor coordination, and employee benefits communications preferred.
• Working knowledge of benefits compliance requirements, including COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and related regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, HRIS/payroll systems, and benefits-related data.
• Ability to explain benefits information clearly and professionally to employees, candidates, vendors, and internal partners.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and service-oriented approach.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on details.
• Proactive problem solver with sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive employee information confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day benefits administration for approximately 100 employees.
• Serve as the primary liaison to benefits vendors and brokers for routine questions and Open Enrollment.
• Oversee review, reconciliation, and timely submission of monthly benefits invoices.
• Maintain accurate benefits census data and employee records across systems.
• Lead the annual Open Enrollment process and renewals with brokers and employees.
• Support onboarding, recruitment, and benefits communications for candidates.
• Provide benefits guidance and respond to employee questions.

Skills

Benefits administration

HR operations

Vendor coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Problem solving

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Paycom

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Jewish Federation of Detroit is seeking a proactive Human Resources, Benefits Specialist to manage day-to-day benefits for about 100 employees. Reporting to the Senior Director of HR, you will coordinate open enrollment, support onboarding, and serve as the primary resource for benefits questions.

You will liaise with vendors, reconcile invoices, maintain benefits data across HRIS and payroll, and help ensure compliance with COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA while supporting a culture of employee