Benefits Specialist K

Knight Transportation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Bonus potential

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Knight Transportation is seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage inquiries and administer employee benefits across health, dental, vision, retirement, FSA, life and disability plans. You will ensure regulatory compliance and accurate processing, while coordinating with payroll and vendors.

The role requires 2+ years in benefits administration and a Bachelor's in Business or related field, with strong communication and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in employee benefits administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations for employee benefit programs.
• Ability to process secure data feeds and payroll integrations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with employees, vendors and coworkers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Primary contact for benefit inquiries and benefits administration.
• Administer health, dental, vision, retirement plans, FSA, life and disability insurance, wellness initiatives, and leave programs (FMLA, ADA, Military Leave, PWFA).
• Review monthly benefit invoices; liaise with vendors and carriers for timely payments.
• Process Medical Support Orders; ensure regulatory compliance for benefits administration.
• Keep data synchronized with payroll systems and external vendors for deductions and reporting.
• Recommend improvements to benefits processes for efficiency and compliance.
• Support unemployment claim processing and respond to agency inquiries.
• Develop clear communications about benefits offerings and changes.
• Prepare employer notices (COBRA, ACA, HIPAA) within legal timelines.
• Maintain organized, secure benefits files and payroll updates.

Skills

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Data security / secure data feeds

Professional communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Work with the Industry Leader!

As the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier, we are driven to innovate the transportation industry. Knight is a career destination for passionate and talented people seeking growth and opportunity with an industry leader. What do we live by? The answer is simple…OUR PEOPLE! Knight Transportation is powered by people. We are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptional performance. At Knight, we hire good teammates who share our values, unselfishly take personal accountability for results, and bring innovative ideas to the table. Our people are passionate about continual learning, display honesty and mutual respect, and give their best every day.

Join our Knight Family as we offer results-driven people a place to make a difference in a stable and maturing industry.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Primary point of contact for benefit inquiries. Assist with benefits administrative processes, plans and programs.

• Administer and support employee benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts (FSA), life and disability insurance, wellness initiatives, and leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, Military Leave, PWFA). Ensure accurate processing, regulatory compliance, and timely issue resolution.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for benefits-related inquiries, providing guidance on plan provisions, enrollment processes, qualifying life events, and general benefits questions.
• Review and process monthly benefit carrier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment. Maintain strong relationships with external vendors and carriers.
• Process Medical Support Orders and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to benefits administration.
• Ensure benefit-related data is accurately integrated with payroll systems and/or external vendors, maintaining synchronization for deductions and reporting.
• Evaluate current benefits processes and systems, recommending enhancements to improve efficiency, employee experience, and compliance.
• Manage the benefits arrears process, including tracking, communication, and resolution of outstanding employee contributions.
• Develop and distribute clear, engaging communication materials to promote understanding of benefits offerings and changes.
• Prepare and distribute required employer notices (e.g., COBRA, ACA, HIPAA) in accordance with legal timelines and requirements.
• Maintain organized and secure employee benefits files. Ensure timely and accurate updates to payroll systems for benefit-related deductions.
• Assist with the processing of unemployment claims, including gathering required documentation, responding to agency inquiries, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 2+ years' experience in employee benefits administration required.
• Bachelors in Business or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• Must have basic knowledge of all federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements relating to employee benefit programs.
• Must have proven abilities to process secure data feeds.
• Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing with employees, vendors and coworkers.
• Must be able to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Pay Range: $23.00 - $30.00 Hourly

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
  • 401(K)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. The Company does not sponsor employment visas.