Benefits Specialist I — Open Enrollment & Payroll

Gibson Dunn; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid time off (sick & vacation)

Parental leave

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Gibson Dunn seeks a Benefits Specialist I to administer and maintain the firm’s benefit plans for staff and associates. You will handle orientations, payroll deductions, and vendor invoicing while supporting compliance and communications.

Based in Los Angeles or Washington, D.C., you will work with a team to manage open enrollments, eligibility, and leave-related billing, ensuring accurate benefits coverage and timely processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of benefits experience or equivalent
• Knowledge of benefits laws and regulations (COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA)
• Excellent MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Familiarity with HRIS/Payroll systems is preferred
• Strong analytical and data accuracy skills

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Firm's benefit plans across medical, dental, vision and supplemental plans.
• Conduct benefits orientations and respond to employee inquiries.
• Process payroll deductions and journal entries; audit related reports.
• Prepare and audit monthly vendor invoices and BAS activity.
• Coordinate open enrollment and renewals with vendors.
• Track ACA eligibility for part-time staff and ensure proper deductions.
• Draft and update employee benefits communications and training materials.

Skills

Highly organized

Independent & collaborative

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Rapport building

Integrity

Overtime willingness

Education

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Excel

PeopleSoft/Oracle

Workday (nice to have)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Gibson Dunn seeks a Benefits Specialist I to administer and maintain the firm’s benefit plans for staff and associates. You will handle orientations, payroll deductions, and vendor invoicing while supporting compliance and communications.

Based in Los Angeles or Washington, D.C., you will work with a team to manage open enrollments, eligibility, and leave-related billing, ensuring accurate benefits coverage and timely processes.