Benefits Specialist - Cynet Health

Cynet Corp; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare workforce solutions company in Washington, D.C. is looking for a Benefits Specialist to manage employee benefits programs including health and retirement plans, ensuring compliance with relevant laws. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in benefits administration and strong communication skills. This role supports employees with benefits inquiries and maintains accuracy in HRIS systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in employee benefits administration or related HR role.
• Familiarity with benefits platforms and leave management tools.
• Understanding of compliance requirements (ACA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA).

Responsibilities

• Administer benefits programs including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Provide guidance to employees about benefits options and claims issues.
• Maintain HRIS systems for accurate benefits enrollment and eligibility tracking.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

HRIS systems

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Benefits administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Benefits Specialist

Join an award-winning and talented organization that delivers world-class healthcare workforce solutions. Cynet Health is looking for a Benefits Specialist to administer our employee benefits programs and leave policies, ensuring that we maintain an employee-oriented, high-performance culture.

About the Role:

The ideal candidate will possess experience in administering and managing a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans, as well as various leave of absence programs, such as FMLA, short-term disability, and personal leave.

What will you be doing day to day?

• Primary responsibilities include all benefits and leave administration functions.
• Administer benefits programs including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, open enrollment, processing new hires/changes/QLEs and reconciliations.
• Support coordination of leave programs across multiple states such as short and long term disability, FMLA, Workers Comp, Military, parental and other leaves of absence and state sick pay.
• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding benefit options, plan changes, claims issues, and eligibility.
• Assist in resolving benefit coverage issues with providers as needed.
• Assist with reviewing leave and benefit records for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain and audit HRIS systems for accuracy in benefits enrollment, deductions, and eligibility tracking.
• Support compliance with federal and state laws including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and state-specific leave laws.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Your Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred (Associate’s degree or equivalent experience may be considered)
• 2+ years of experience in employee benefits administration or related HR role
• Familiarity with benefits platforms, HRIS systems, and leave management tools
• Understanding of relevant compliance requirements (e.g., ACA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA)
• Strong customer service and communication skills to assist employees with benefits inquiries.
  

Your Skills:

• Strong work ethic, discipline, and performance record
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and good judgment
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace or related software
• Solid understanding of health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefit programs
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing sensitive employee data
• Excellent communication skills to explain benefit programs and resolve employee issues
• Skilled in using Microsoft Excel and HR-related reporting tools for audits and data tracking.
  

About Cynet Health:

Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metro area, Cynet Health is a Joint Commission Certified Workforce solutions company that helps our clients realize their talent potential through custom staffing & recruiting solutions. For more information, please visit our website, www.cynethealth.com