Benefits Specialist

TEKsystems; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Remote work

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to join the global Benefits team. The role focuses on US benefits administration, serving as the primary contact for coverage, claims, and enrollment, and supporting day-to-day operations in a remote setup.

The candidate will interact with Payroll, HRCs, HRPs, and Legal, performing audits, coordinating communications, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Experience with Workday and Excel/Sheets is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Collaboration with numerous stakeholders daily.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Trust with sensitive information and confidentiality.
• Flexible to manage ambiguity and adapt to needs.
• Comfort with a fast-paced work environment.
• Non-US benefits experience is helpful (Canada and Brazil preferred).
• Understanding of standard regulations and compliance practices related to benefit plans.
• 2 years of relevant benefits administration experience.
• HRIS familiarity with Workday; Excel or Google Sheets experience.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact, responding to internal employee and partner team inquiries regarding coverage, claims, and enrollment.
• Coordinate and support external and internal partners.
• Develop and send employee communications regarding any benefit changes or updates.
• Conduct recurring and ad-hoc audits with attention to detail; investigate and solve discrepancies.
• Partner with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient benefit plan administration.
• Coordination of broker/carrier upskilling sessions.
• Billing and invoicing support.
• Maintain digital storage of plan documents and employee resources.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.
• 401(k) plan administration.
• Internal and external system testing and review, as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Trust

Flexibility

Fast-paced environment

Non-US benefits experience

Regulatory compliance

Benefits administration

HRIS familiarity (Workday)

Excel/Sheets experience

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

TEKsystems is supporting a Benefits Coordinator position with one of our gaming clients. Candidates must work CST or ET.

What we do

Our People team supports the growth and development of our talented organization. We find, hire, and support the passionate people who will shape our company.

What youll do

We are searching for an exceptional Benefits Coordinator to join our global Benefits team. In this role, you will develop and utilize a comprehensive understanding of US benefits administration, provide excellent service as a point of contact across the company, troubleshoot diverse challenges, and assist with day-to-day benefit plan operations. By doing so, you will play a critical role in ensuring the health and wellness of our global team.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact, responding to internal employee and partner team (including Payroll, HRCs, HRPs, Legal) inquiries regarding coverage, claims, and enrollment

• Coordinate and support external and internal partners

• Develop and send employee communications regarding any benefit changes or updates

• Conduct recurring and ad-hoc audits with attention to detail; investigate and solve for discrepancies

• Partner with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient benefit plan administration)

• Coordination of broker/carrier upskilling sessions

• Billing and invoicing support

• Maintain digital storage of plan documents and employee resources

• Maintain HIPAA compliance

• 401(k) plan administration

• Internal and external system testing and review, as needed

Skills & Experience

• Excellent interpersonal skills. We pride ourselves on timely, responsive, accurate, and thorough service!

• Collaboration. To be successful, we work together and partner with numerous stakeholders every day.

• Detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational and time management skills

• Trust. We regularly deal with sensitive information and confidentiality is paramount.

• Flexibility to manage ambiguity, pivot, and adapt to evolving business or client needs

• Comfort with a fast-paced work environment

• Non-US benefits experience is helpful (Canada and Brazil preferred)

• Understanding of standard regulations and compliance practices related to benefit plans

• 2 years of relevant benefits administration experience

• Helpful: HRIS familiarity (we use Workday)

• Helpful: Excel or Google Sheets experience

Skills

benefits, leave, HRIS

Top Skills Details

benefits,leave,HRIS

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Contact or Perm: 6 months possibility to extend or convert but not likely

Onsite/Remote/Hybrid: Remote

Location/ Time zone: EST preferred. Open to someone in CAD, US or UK. PST options are not being considered. Will consider someone in CST.

Daily working Schedule: 40 hours/week. No OT.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Remote, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.