Benefits Operations Specialist

Kforce Inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a Specialist in Davie, FL to administer and optimize employee benefit programs for a large, diverse workforce. The role emphasizes compliance, vendor coordination, and employee education across benefits operations.

Ideal candidate combines 2+ years in benefits HR, strong HRIS skills (Workday), and excellent communication and analytical abilities to support accurate data and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years HR experience with a strong emphasis on benefits administration.
• Experience supporting employee benefit programs in a large organization of 1,000+ employees preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong HRIS knowledge and experience required.
• Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and maintain financial reports and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs in accordance with company policies, procedures, and insurance plan agreements.
• Evaluate, design, and improve benefits processes to ensure programs remain compliant, effective, and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Analyze benefit services, coverage options, and program offerings to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with benefits communications, educational meetings, and employee outreach initiatives.
• Monitor benefit plan effectiveness and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Reconcile employee benefit contributions against monthly premium invoices.
• Partner with Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Accounts Payable, and external vendors to ensure accurate administration of benefit programs.

Skills

Benefits administration

HRIS knowledge

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Vendor management

Payroll deductions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kforce is seeking a Specialist in Davie, FL to administer and optimize employee benefit programs for a large, diverse workforce. The role emphasizes compliance, vendor coordination, and employee education across benefits operations.

Ideal candidate combines 2+ years in benefits HR, strong HRIS skills (Workday), and excellent communication and analytical abilities to support accurate data and reporting.