Benefits Specialist

USA Waste and Recycling; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Oriented Environment

Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential

Job summary

USA Waste and Recycling is looking for a Benefits Specialist at our headquarters in Enfield, CT. You will support the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans. Your role involves responding to employee inquiries and ensuring compliance with company policies.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in benefits administration and proficiency in Microsoft Office. We offer a family-oriented environment with excellent benefits and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in employee benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions.
• Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs.
• Support onboarding and offboarding employees regarding benefits.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure compliance.
• Assist with benefits communications and HR reporting.

Skills

Knowledge of health insurance and retirement plans

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Strong attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Bilingual preferred

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Effective time-management skills

Proactive and organized

Ability to collaborate effectively

Energetic and adaptable

Job description

Benefits Specialist

Position Summary

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for supporting the administration of the employee benefits program, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefit offerings throughout the company. This position assists with benefits enrollments, employee questions, recordkeeping, and benefits communication while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. It also provides support for compensation-related projects and HR reporting. This is an in‑person position based at the headquarters in Enfield, CT.

Your Role

• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions and provide guidance on plan options, enrollment, and basic claim support.
• Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision insurance plans, 401(k) retirement plans, and related employer contributions.
• Support onboarding and offboarding employees with respect to benefits enrollment and terminations.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of benefits communications, including open enrollment materials, plan updates, and informational sessions.
• Support HR reporting and analytics related to benefits utilization, costs, and employee engagement.
• Maintain consistent, reliable attendance in accordance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• Adapt to evolving responsibilities and support additional duties as business needs change.

Your Skills

• Knowledge of health insurance, retirement plans (401(k)), and related compliance regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bi‑Lingual preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Effective time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage stress in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive, organized, and self‑motivated, with the ability to think critically and work independently.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and functional teams.
• Energetic, adaptable, and eager to learn.

Requirements

• 2‑5 years of experience in employee benefits administration.

Position Features

• Family‑Oriented Environment
• Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential

Physical Demands

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) for most of the workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely.
• This position requires on‑site presence at our Enfield, CT location; remote work arrangements are unavailable.
• The schedule is Monday‑Friday for 40 hours.
• Local travel.

EEO Statement: The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally protected status.