Benefits Specialist

OneSource Virtual; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

OneSource Virtual is seeking a Benefits Specialist to support the Employee Services Team using Workday, case management, and knowledge-base tools to administer benefits and related HR tasks for our clients. This role emphasizes accuracy and responsiveness in handling inquiries and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The position requires strong communication, the ability to work independently, and proficiency with common PC tools. HS diploma is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• 2 years of related experience and/or training.
• Knowledge of employee benefits, COBRA and federal/regulatory requirements.
• Proficient PC skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, HRIS, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Respond to Tier 1 and 2 inquiries for Workday Access, Benefits and HR issues.
• Use knowledge base to research and respond in a timely manner.
• Escalate to Account or Pod Manager when needed.
• Support internal audit requests with timely information.
• Communicate effectively by phone, email and in person.
• Participate in intake reviews to automate audits and reporting.
• Report issues to leadership promptly.
• Engage in ongoing functional training.
• Build partnerships within the department and organization.
• Identify areas for process improvement or automation.
• Meet or exceed performance standards.
• Assume other duties as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Multitask

Education

HS Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

HRIS

Job description

OneSource Virtual (OSV) has worked exclusively with Workday customers since 2008 to deliver compliant, in-tenant technology and expert services to automate the administrative, transactional tasks of payroll, taxes, earned wage access, accounts payable, and benefits. With over 1,600 customers and $250+ billion in treasury movement annually, OSV helps organizations maximize their Workday investment and operate it with confidence. Payroll, benefits, and finance solutions — all in one place.

Job Description

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for supporting the Employee Services Team and utilizing the Workday, case management, knowledge base and contact center technologies and processes. Service teams functional areas of support: Benefit Administration, Help Desk and/or Workforce Administration.

Essential Functions/Duties/Responsibilities

• Respond accurately and timely to incoming written and telephonic Tier 1 and 2 inquiries for Workday Access/Navigation, Benefits and/or general HR dependent upon support agreement associated with assigned customers.
• Properly utilize knowledge base to research and provide responses in an efficient and timely manner
• Escalate to Account Manager or Pod Manager when knowledge base or tools are insufficient to satisfy inquiries
• Provide professional and timely service to internal audit requests
• Effective communication skills via telephone, email and in-person
• Participate in work intake reviews to further automate audit activities and reporting
• Timely and efficient communication to leadership of any issues relating to audit
• Participate in ongoing training relative to the functional area
• Form strong partnerships within the department and organization
• Identify and document areas of improvement or innovation through process change or automation
• Meets or exceeds all performance standards
• Assumes other duties as assigned by Manager

Competencies

• Effective communication skills via telephone, email and in-person
• Must be willing to adapt and display positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must value and promote team spirit, have outstanding interpersonal skill set; exhibit professionalism within the workplace
• Maintain punctuality and adherence to set schedule with extra hours as needed
• Must be able to cope in fast‑paced, demanding environment and manage sensitive, confidential issues.
• Analytical skills; strong research and follow up skills
• Ability to multi‑task
• Must value and promote team spirit, have outstanding interpersonal skill set; exhibit professionalism within the workplace; maintain punctuality and adherence to set schedule with extra hours as needed; have solid research and follow‑up skills
• Must be able to cope in fast‑paced, demanding environment and manage sensitive, confidential issues

Supervisory Responsibility

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications And Experience

• HS Diploma required
• 2 years of related experience and/or training
• Must have knowledge of employee benefits, COBRA and other federal/regulatory requirements
• Proficient PC Skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, HRIS, etc…)

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

You are encouraged to learn and share ideas when you join the OneSource Virtual team. We reward innovative thinking, fresh perspectives, creative collaboration, and hard work. As an organization experiencing routine strategic growth, we are always on the lookout for intelligent, talented, and forward‑thinking professionals to join our team. OSV employees enjoy a values‑based culture, upward mobility, and professional development with opportunities of all kinds.