Benefits Specialist

Clark Davis Associates; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Davis Associates in Princeton, NJ, seeks a Benefits Specialist to administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. You will manage day-to-day benefits processing and respond to employee inquiries.

The role emphasizes compliance, data accuracy, and collaboration with HR and payroll to ensure correct deductions and timely reporting. Strong knowledge of HRIS systems and Excel is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in employee benefits administration.
• Experience with retirement and pension plans preferred.
• Knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with HRIS/benefits systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.
• Assist with pension and retirement plan administration, including employee inquiries, eligibility, benefit calculations, and retirement processing.
• Coordinate benefits enrollments, qualifying life events, and annual open enrollment.
• Serve as a resource for employees regarding benefits coverage, plan options, and eligibility.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with benefits vendors and third-party administrators to resolve issues and improve service.
• Assist with benefits audits, invoice reconciliation, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Partner with HR and Payroll to ensure accurate benefits deductions and employee data.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and support ongoing process improvements.

Skills

Benefits administration

HRIS experience

Excel proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Tools

HRIS

Job description

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering employee benefit programs, ensuring accurate processing, compliance, and effective employee support. This role manages day-to-day benefits administration, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, and pension benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.
• Assist with pension and retirement plan administration, including employee inquiries, eligibility, benefit calculations, and retirement processing.
• Coordinate benefits enrollments, qualifying life events, and annual open enrollment.
• Serve as a resource for employees regarding benefits coverage, plan options, and eligibility.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with benefits vendors and third-party administrators to resolve issues and improve service.
• Assist with benefits audits, invoice reconciliation, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Partner with HR and Payroll to ensure accurate benefits deductions and employee data.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and support ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in employee benefits administration.
• Experience with retirement and pension plans preferred.
• Knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with HRIS/benefits systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.