Benefits Specialist I: Admin, Payroll & Compliance

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher seeks a Benefits Specialist I in Washington, DC (based in LA or DC) to administer and maintain benefit plans, conduct orientations, and process payroll deductions. You will join a collaborative team and report to the Manager of Benefits, handling daily inquiries and ensuring accurate benefits processing.

The role requires at least 2 years in employee benefits, knowledge of COBRA/HIPAA/ERISA, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of employee benefits experience.
• Familiar with COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA.
• Strong MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel skills.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft/Oracle and Microsoft Office applications; Workday a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer day-to-day benefits across medical, dental, vision, and supplemental plans.
• Manage benefits questions via inbox/phone and assist with retirements.
• Maintain benefits materials and communications.
• Conduct benefits orientation meetings and open enrollment sessions.
• Process deductions and payroll-related journal entries with accuracy.

Skills

Benefits administration

Payroll processing

Compliance

Communication

Excel

Tools

PeopleSoft/Oracle

Workday

Job description

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher seeks a Benefits Specialist I in Washington, DC (based in LA or DC) to administer and maintain benefit plans, conduct orientations, and process payroll deductions. You will join a collaborative team and report to the Manager of Benefits, handling daily inquiries and ensuring accurate benefits processing.

The role requires at least 2 years in employee benefits, knowledge of COBRA/HIPAA/ERISA, and strong MS Office skills.