Benefits Specialist

Aston Carter; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate talent solutions provider seeks a Benefits Analyst to support employee benefit and time off plans. The successful candidate will analyze, administer, and provide case management support to ensure compliance and effective communication. This role is fully remote and requires strong attention to detail, customer service skills, and the ability to manage responsibilities independently. Competitive pay range from $25.00 to $27.00 per hour.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• Intermediate level of experience required.
• Experience in benefits administration and payroll.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits and time off programs.
• Provide case management and support to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with plan terms and applicable regulations.
• Communicate benefit details clearly and effectively.
• Participate in plan design, analysis, and projects.

Skills

Benefits administration

SAP

Excel

Smartsheet

Customer service

Human resources

Payroll

Job description

Description

Job Summary: This role supports the success of the organization by analyzing and administering employee benefit and time off plans. The analyst provides case management support to employees, managers, and third-party vendors, ensuring adherence to plan terms and clear communication of benefit information.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits and time off programs
• Provide case management and support to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with plan terms and applicable regulations
• Communicate benefit details clearly and effectively
• Participate in plan design, analysis, and project management initiatives

Skills

• Benefits administration
• SAP
• Excel
• Smartsheet
• Customer service
• Human resources
• Payroll

Top Skills Details

• Benefits administration
• SAP
• Excel
• Smartsheet
• Customer service

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Team culture/work environment: Embraces Starbucks culture; supportive where needed, everyone has each other’s backs; variety of tasks processed throughout the day; welcome, open to questions
• Key projects: Pay Mod Project – day to day operations (printing, m cycle processing, etc) so the Partners can lean more into the project; will work on retros and calcs after go live
• Daily Responsibilities: Changes or retros based on any changes after go live; numbers based, manual calculations; day to day tasks involve manual calculations in regards to the PayMod project
• Financial & Benefits Experience: Applied in separation, banking, cycle processing, bonuses, garnishments, multi-state, and full-cycle payroll including time entry
• Independent Work Capability: Manages tasks with minimal supervision and takes ownership of responsibilities
• Attention to Detail: Delivers accurate work, strong customer service, and clear written and verbal communication

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.

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 3, 2025.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.