Benefits Operations Specialist – ACA & Open Enrollment

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP seeks a Specialist, Benefits Administration to manage health and welfare programs, ACA compliance, and Workday open enrollment. The role involves vendor coordination, data validation, and collaboration with HR and Payroll to ensure timely, accurate benefits processing.

Ideal candidates will have a strong benefits operations background, experience with Form 5500 filings, and proficiency in Excel. 3-5 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ACA compliance requirements and health and welfare benefits administration.
• Hands-on experience supporting HRIS in Open Enrollment design in Workday.
• Experience with life insurance trust administration and related operational processes a plus.
• Experience supporting Form 5500 filings and annual benefits reporting.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Administer core health and welfare benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA).
• Design, configure, test, and maintain open enrollment in Workday with eligibility rules and communications support.
• Support ACA compliance activities, including data validation and reporting.
• Assist with Form 5500 filings and annual reporting, coordinating with vendors and auditors.
• Reconcile invoices, enrollment data, and payroll deductions; collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues.

Skills

ACA compliance

Workday configuration

Excel data analysis

Benefits reconciliation

Regulatory reporting

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3-5 years benefits experience

Tools

Workday Benefits

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP seeks a Specialist, Benefits Administration to manage health and welfare programs, ACA compliance, and Workday open enrollment. The role involves vendor coordination, data validation, and collaboration with HR and Payroll to ensure timely, accurate benefits processing.

Ideal candidates will have a strong benefits operations background, experience with Form 5500 filings, and proficiency in Excel. 3-5 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree are preferred.