Benefits Specialist

The Planet Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Benefits Generalist for a temporary, full-time hybrid role in Boston, starting early to mid October. You will support an early retirement initiative and assist with Open Enrollment, serving as a primary contact for employee benefits inquiries.

This 3–6 month assignment blends 2–3 days on-site with remote work.” You will collaborate with a three-person Benefits Administration team to ensure smooth benefits delivery, accurate records, and effective retirement guidance

Qualifications

• Benefits administration experience required.
• Experience supporting an early retirement program or workforce reduction initiative.
• Knowledge of both defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and execution of an early retirement program.
• Respond to a high volume of employee questions regarding benefits and retirement options.
• Assist with Open Enrollment administration and employee communications.
• Partner closely with the Benefits team to ensure a seamless employee experience.
• Maintain accurate records and support benefits-related administration.

Skills

Benefits administration

Early retirement program

Defined benefit plans

Defined contribution plans

Customer service

Problem solving

Tools

Workday

Job description

• Benefits administration experience, including exposure to retirement plans
• Experience supporting an early retirement program and/or workforce reduction initiative
• Knowledge of both defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Workday experience
• Higher education or nonprofit experience

Temporary Benefits Generalist (Hybrid)

Seeking an experienced Benefits Generalist to join its HR team on a temporary basis for approximately 3-6 months, with an anticipated start date of early to mid October. This individual will play a key role in supporting the administration of a significant early retirement initiative while also assisting with the organization's annual Open Enrollment process.

Working alongside a collaborative three-person Benefits Administration team, the Benefits Generalist will serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries, providing excellent customer service and guidance throughout the retirement election and enrollment periods. This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity, requiring 2-3 days per week onsite and the remainder remote.

Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation and execution of an early retirement program
• Respond to a high volume of employee questions regarding benefits and retirement options
• Assist with Open Enrollment administration and employee communications
• Partner closely with the Benefits team to ensure a seamless employee experience
• Maintain accurate records and support benefits-related administration