Benefits Specialist

Monin Gourmet Flavorings; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Affordable family health coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Monin is seeking a Benefits Specialist in Clearwater, FL to administer health, welfare, retirement, and voluntary benefits, ensuring accurate information and timely assistance for employees and partners. You will manage enrollment, eligibility, and compliance, while coordinating with carriers and internal teams to maintain accurate HRIS data and streamlined processes.

The role requires 3–5 years in benefits administration, a Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with Excel and HRIS systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in benefits administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer day-to-day employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, FSA, HRA, and voluntary benefits.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits eligibility, enrollment, coverage, claims, and other benefit-related questions.
• Coordinate new-hire enrollment, qualifying life events, benefit changes, and terminations, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Educate new hires and employees on benefit programs and resources.
• Maintain accurate benefits information within the HRIS and benefits administration systems and coordinate with carriers and vendors to resolve eligibility and file-feed discrepancies.
• Reconcile carrier invoices, research and resolve discrepancies, and provide required supporting documentation for self-billed plans.
• Review benefits elections and payroll deductions for accuracy across HRIS, payroll, and carrier systems.
• Follow up on required FSA and HRA documentation and assist employees with outstanding documentation requests.
• Support annual Open Enrollment, including system setup and testing, employee communications, training, enrollment assistance, and post-enrollment audits.
• Assist with benefits compliance activities and required filings (Form 5500, CMS/Medicare reporting, notices).
• Maintain and organize benefits documentation (SPDs, plan materials, notices).
• Partner with carriers, brokers, vendors, Payroll, Finance, and HR colleagues to resolve issues.
• Assist with planning and coordination of wellness initiatives and benefits education programs.
• Participate in benefits audits and process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Benefits administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

• Location 2100 Range Road,Clearwater, FL, 33765,United States
• Employee Type Exempt

About Us

We create with care, and we innovate with purpose. More than flavor producers, we are passionate professionals who aim to gather our people, partners, and customers with a shared spirit of confidence, respect, and entrepreneurship. We produce clean, authentic, and versatile beverage solutions that make every sip so much better, all with a determined pursuit of sustainably sourced, quality ingredients. Each bottle filled comes with a commitment to natural ingredients, extraordinary taste, high standards of service, and trade ingenuity. We are honored to be part of the drinks you craft, joining our creativity to make life more flavorful.

About the Opportunity

As the Benefits Specialist, you will administer and support Monin’s employee benefits programs, ensuring employees receive accurate information and timely assistance with benefit-related questions and transactions. This position serves as a key point of contact for employees, insurance carriers, benefits vendors, and internal partners.

The Benefits Specialist supports the day-to-day administration of health and welfare, retirement, and voluntary benefit programs; maintains accurate benefits data; assists with regulatory compliance; and supports HR initiatives that reflect Monin’s mission and values.

What You’ll Do

• Administer day-to-day employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, FSA, HRA, and voluntary benefits.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits eligibility, enrollment, coverage, claims, and other benefit-related questions.
• Coordinate new-hire enrollment, qualifying life events, benefit changes, and terminations, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Educate new hires and employees on Monin’s benefit programs and available resources.
• Maintain accurate benefits information within the HRIS and benefits administration systems and coordinate with carriers and vendors to resolve eligibility and file-feed discrepancies.
• Reconcile carrier invoices, research and resolve discrepancies, and provide required supporting documentation for self-billed plans.
• Review benefits elections and payroll deductions to help ensure accuracy across HRIS, payroll, and carrier systems.
• Follow up on required FSA and HRA documentation and assist employees with outstanding documentation requests.
• Support annual Open Enrollment, including system setup and testing, employee communications, training, enrollment assistance, and post-enrollment audits.
• Assist with benefits compliance activities and required filings, including Form 5500, CMS/Medicare reporting, required employee notices, and other applicable federal and state requirements.
• Maintain and organize benefits documentation, including Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), plan materials, notices, and resources available on the company intranet.
• Partner with benefits carriers, brokers, vendors, Payroll, Finance, and HR team members to research and resolve benefits-related issues.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of employee wellness initiatives and benefits education programs.
• Participate in benefits audits, HR projects, and process-improvement initiatives to improve accuracy, efficiency, and the employee experience.
• Occasional travel.

Requirements

• Walk in Others' Shoes—You take pride in recognizing and understanding another person's feelings and thoughts.
• Pay Attention to the Details —Your goal is to get things right the first time.
• Listen to Understand — You give your undivided attention to better understand your tasks.
• Find a Way — You are willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the job.
• Look Ahead and Anticipate— You believe preventing issues is better than fixing them.

Other Qualifications & Considerations

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in benefits administration.
• Working knowledge of employee benefits programs and benefits administration practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong problem-solving and customer-service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Summary

What We Offer

Because Monin hires the best people, we work hard to offer our employees benefits that improve their lives.

The Sweet Stuff

• A fun, dynamic working environment with a growing, energetic, and passionate team
• A diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome
• Breakrooms stocked with our delicious products
• Management that uplifts and nurtures talent & provides continuing education
• Promotion of health and wellness
• Company-sponsored fun events
• A 401(k) plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a % you contribute
• Affordable health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental, and vision programs.
• A generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company.
• Nine company-paid holidays plus one floating holiday and diversity day.

Monin is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Monin is a Drug Free Workplace and does pre-employment drug screening.

Monin participates in e-verify

When you join Monin Gourmet Flavorings, you’re doing much more than switching companies to advance your career. You are becoming part of the Monin Family. We are a diverse group of talented professionals who drive innovation, embrace change and growth, and celebrate the global community which is Monin.

WE'RE BETTER TOGETHER

As a family-owned company, it’s no surprise that we’re incredibly passionate about our people. At Monín , the only thing more unique than the flavors we make are the people behind our innovative products!?