Benefits Specialist: Employee Care, Compliance & Enrollment

Capital Automotive Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Automotive Group in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Benefits Specialist to manage enrollments, COBRA, and employee records, reconcile invoices, and lead annual open enrollment. You will partner with Payroll and vendors to ensure compliant benefit programs and a positive employee experience.

The role requires 3-5 years of benefits administration, knowledge of medical, retirement plans, FMLA/ACA, and ADP/Lyric systems. A degree in HR or business and professional certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive benefits administration experience; a broader HR background with strong benefits expertise is welcome.
• Experience administering medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, and retirement plans.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and ACA requirements.
• Experience with 401(k) administration and supporting annual audits.
• HRIS experience; ADP/Lyric experience is preferred.
• Associate's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, COBRA notifications, and employee records.
• Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and coordinate with Payroll to ensure accurate deductions.
• Lead annual open enrollment, including system setup, communications, training, and employee support.
• Administer FMLA, ADA accommodations, personal leave, and short- and long-term disability programs.
• Support 401(k) administration, including enrollment, contribution changes, loans, distributions, audits, and compliance.
• Partner with vendors and our TPA to resolve employee questions, claims, and eligibility issues.
• Maintain compliance with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and other applicable regulations.
• Assist with required reporting, filings, audits, and nondiscrimination testing.
• Maintain accurate benefits information within our HRIS and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve the employee benefits experience and make processes more efficient.

Skills

Benefits administration

Employee benefits knowledge

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Education

Associate's degree in HR or Business Administration

CEBS/CBP/PHR/SHRM-CP certification

Tools

ADP/Lyric experience

Job description

Capital Automotive Group in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Benefits Specialist to manage enrollments, COBRA, and employee records, reconcile invoices, and lead annual open enrollment. You will partner with Payroll and vendors to ensure compliant benefit programs and a positive employee experience.

The role requires 3-5 years of benefits administration, knowledge of medical, retirement plans, FMLA/ACA, and ADP/Lyric systems. A degree in HR or business and professional certification are preferred.