Benefits Specialist

Mission Pet Health; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Teladoc access

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Mission Pet Health is seeking a Benefits Specialist to administer teammates’ benefit programs and provide accurate, timely support across medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement plans.

You will partner with HR leadership, carriers, and vendors to resolve issues, manage enrollments and life events, and ensure compliance with plan documents and regulations while safeguarding confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–4 years of benefits administration or HR experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Experience supporting multi-state benefits and leaves preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Administer teammate benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement.
• Manage enrollments, changes, qualifying life events, and terminations.
• Serve as primary benefits contact for teammates and HR leadership.
• Coordinate with carriers, brokers, and vendors to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate benefit records in HRIS and benefits systems.
• Support open enrollment activities and benefits communications.
• Review deductions and payroll information for accuracy.
• Ensure eligibility and compliance with plan documents and laws.
• Assist with benefits reporting and audits.
• Maintain confidentiality of benefits data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

MS Office

HR knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering and supporting Mission Pet Health’s benefit programs, ensuring teammates receive accurate, timely, and knowledgeable assistance regarding their benefits. This role serves as a key point of contact for teammates, HR leadership, benefits providers, and insurance carriers while helping ensure programs are administered in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

This role can work in a hybrid arrangement with proximity to our Birmingham, AL or Southfield, MI Home Office locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer Mission Pet Health’s teammate benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, and other company sponsored benefits.
• Manage teammate enrollments, changes, qualifying life events, and benefit terminations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for teammate questions regarding benefits, eligibility, coverage, claims, and deductions.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers, benefit brokers, third‑party administrators, and other vendors to resolve teammate issues.
• Maintain accurate benefit records and ensure teammate information is current in the HRIS and benefit administration systems.
• Conduct benefits orientations and support annual open enrollment activities.
• Prepare and distribute benefits communications, educational materials, and enrollment information to teammates across the organization.
• Review benefit deductions and payroll‑related information for accuracy and help resolve any discrepancies.
• Monitor eligibility and ensure benefits are administered in accordance with plan documents and company policies.
• Support required benefits reporting, audits, and compliance activities, including applicable federal and state requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of teammate benefits and personal information.
• Research benefits‑related questions and recommend solutions to teammates and HR leadership.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, preferred
• 2-4 years of experience in benefits administration, human resources, payroll, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information professionally
• Strong problem‑solving and customer service skills
• Experience supporting multi‑state benefit and leave programs preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Work hybrid arrangement in either Birmingham, Alabama or Southfield, Michigan

WAG Values

• Leads with respect, integrity, and accountability
• Treats others with empathy and respect
• Exemplifies and role models behavior aligned with WAG values
• Collaborates with the team to focus on solutions
• Finds a way to say yes

Responsibilities and Benefits

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.
Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

Competitive Compensation

A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.

We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.

Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.

Commitment to Growth

We support your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA‑accredited veterinary technician programs.

The Power of a Network

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration, career growth, and sharing best practices.

Enjoy discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world‑class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper‑local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more atmissionpethealth.com .

Driving the award‑winning culture are the WAG values –Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian‑led, people‑focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.

Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact [e-mail] with your request and contact information.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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