Benefits Specialist

The Nagler Group; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nagler Group in Springfield, MA is seeking a Benefits Specialist for a roughly 3-month temporary assignment with potential extension or permanent hire. You will handle FMLA leaves, multi-state benefits, and employee accommodations onsite.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in benefits/HR, strong leave experience, ADA knowledge, HRIS skills, and a bachelor’s degree for permanent hire. Schedule is Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. Pay is $35–$40/hr with potential $70K–$75K permanent salary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of benefits/HR experience.
• Strong leave administration experience (FMLA & multi-state leaves).
• Experience with ADA accommodations and interactive process.
• HRIS experience and strong attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree required for permanent hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage FMLA, multi-state leaves, and employee accommodations.
• Conduct and support interactive dialogues with employees and managers.
• Communicate leave, benefits, and available options.
• Coordinate leave/PTO/payroll integration.
• Conduct new hire benefits orientations.
• Reconcile benefit invoices and assist with retirement plan administration.
• Support wellness, tuition programs, audits, and compliance reporting.
• Maintain accurate HRIS records and reports.

Skills

Benefits HR experience

FMLA & leaves

ADA accommodations

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Temporary | $35–$40/hr | Potential Permanent Opportunity | Fully Onsite
Are you an HR professional who knows your way around FMLA, leave administration, and employee accommodations? We’re looking for an experienced Benefits Specialist to join our team for an approximately 3-month temporary assignment, with potential for extension or permanent hire.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage FMLA, multi-state leaves, and employee accommodations
• Conduct and support interactive dialogues with employees and managers
• Communicate leave, benefits, and available options
• Coordinate leave/PTO/payroll integration
• Conduct new hire benefits orientations
• Reconcile benefit invoices and assist with retirement plan administration
• Support wellness, tuition programs, audits, and compliance reporting
• Maintain accurate HRIS records and reports

Qualifications

• 5+ years of benefits/HR experience
• Strong leave administration experience, including FMLA and multi-state leaves
• Experience with ADA accommodations/interactive process
• HRIS experience and strong attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree required for permanent hire

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Location: Fully onsite

Pay: $35–$40/hr

Potential Permanent Salary: $70K–$75K

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