Benefits Specialist

Hyperion Materials & Technologies, Inc.; Dublin (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyperion Materials & Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Benefits Specialist to support administration of employee benefit programs and leave of absence processes in a hybrid Dublin setting.

You will be the key contact for benefits questions, manage leave events, coordinate with vendors, maintain data in the HRIS, and communicate clearly with employees and HR partners while upholding confidentiality. Responsibilities include processing benefit elections, monitoring important dates like FMLA and ADA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in employee benefits.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, ERISA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administers leave programs, including FMLA, short-term disability, workers compensation, and other leaves.
• Maintains accurate leave records and monitors key dates.
• Coordinate with disability carriers to support accurate and timely claim processing.
• Partners with HR Manager, Benefits Manager, and Legal to review FMLA/ADA cases.
• Responds to employee inquiries regarding benefits matters.
• Processes and reviews benefit elections.
• Reconciles monthly benefit invoices.
• Informs COBRA vendor of qualifying events for notices.
• Assists with benefits education and communication initiatives.
• Supports new-hire benefit enrollment and orientation.
• Ensures employee data in HRIS is accurate and compliant.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years of benefits experience

Knowledge of FMLA/ADA/HIPAA/ERISA

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

HRIS

Payroll

Job description

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The Benefits Specialist supports the administration of employee benefit programs and leave of absence processes while delivering responsive, knowledgeable service to employees and HR partners. This role serves as a key point of contact for benefits and leave-related questions, helping employees understand available programs, eligibility requirements, required documentation, timelines, and next steps. The position also supports day-to-day benefits administration, vendor coordination, employee communications, data accuracy, reporting, and issue resolution.

Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgement, excellent communication and customer service skills, and the ability to handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism and confidentiality. The Benefits Specialist collaborates closely with employees, HR Payroll, benefits vendors, and other internal partners to deliver an accurate, consistent, and positive employee experience. This position will have a hybrid schedule at our Dublin location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers leave programs, including FMLA, short-term disability, workers compensation, and other company-provided or legally required leaves.
• Maintains accurate leave records and monitors key dates.
• Coordinate with disability carriers to support accurate and timely claim processing.
• Partners with the HR Manager, Benefits Manager, and Legal to review the status of FMLA and ADA cases
• Responds to employee inquiries regarding benefits related matters
• Processes and reviews benefit elections
• Reconciles monthly benefit invoice.
• Informs COBRA vendor of qualifying events to support the timely issuance of required notices to employees and dependents.
• Assists with the coordination and distribution of employee benefits education and communication initiatives.
• Supports new-hire benefit enrollment and new hire orientation
• Ensures employee life-cycle data is accurately maintained in the Human Resources Information System
• Maintains I-9 documentation and supports compliance with E-Verify requirements.
• Manages onboarding and hiring processes in the HRIS.

Qualifications

The following qualifications represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position.

Education and/or Work Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in employee benefits, with a concentration in leave of absence management.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, ERISA, and employee benefits and leave requirements.

Technical Skills/Physical Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience working with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively and professionally with employees and management at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and appropriately escalation issues when needed.

In July 2018, we began an exciting transformation to become an independent company under the ownership of KKR, a leading global investment firm based in the United States that builds stronger companies through employee engagement.

We believe an actively engaged workforce — with people acting and being treated like owners — produces a better company for all. So, in February 2019, we introduced the Hyperion Ownership Participation Program, which empowers our employees by allowing them to share in the value we create together.

If you are currently a Hyperion employee, please log into SuccessFactors to access our internal career center.

Nearest Major Market: Columbus
Nearest Secondary Market: Dublin