Benefits Support Specialist

PrideStaff; Edison (NJ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a fully remote Benefit Support Specialist for a 3+ month contract located in New Jersey. The role involves processing benefit enrollments and providing guidance on state and federal regulations. A strong candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of experience in benefits administration, proficiency in Workday, and technical skills in HR systems.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of Benefits Administration related experience.
• Experience handling Zendesk tickets.
• Prior experience with HR administration.

Responsibilities

• Process benefit enrollments, terminations, and Qualified Life Events.
• Advise on state and federal employment regulations.
• Prepare reports for job evaluation and compensation analysis.

Skills

Technical skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

General knowledge of regulations governing benefits

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Workday

Zendesk

Job description

Our client is looking for a fully remote Benefit Support Specialist for a 3+ Month contract. *** MUST BE LOCATED IN NJ*** Pay: $20/hr Hours: 8AM - 5PM The main function of a Benefits Support is to process benefit enrollments, terminations and Qualified Life Events (QLE) in Workday and following up with colleagues for missing or incomplete documentation. Responsibilities: Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies. Evaluate job positions, determining classification, exempt or non-exempt status, and salary. Assist in preparing and maintaining personnel records and handbooks. Prepare reports, such as organization and flow chards, and career path reports, to summarize job evaluation and compensation analysis information. Requirements: Expereince handling Zendesk tickets Prior experience with Benefits and/or HR administration Technical skills and proficiency with current, new and emerging human resource information systems (e.g., Workday), General knowledge of regulations governing Benefits particularly Enrollment and Qualified Life Events as well as corresponding human resources policies and procedures Basic computer skills and knowledge of particular proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets (i.e. VLOOKUP's, pivot tables, etc.) Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience required. 0-2 years Benefits Administration related experience required.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $20.00 - $20.00