HR Benefits Specialist

Middough Inc.; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off, Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Middough Inc. (Middough) is a leading professional engineering, architecture, and project solutions company serving Fortune 500 clients across nine core industries with offices in the Central, Midwest and Northeast regions.

The HR Benefits Specialist supports benefits administration, HRIS data entry, onboarding and offboarding as part of the corporate HR team. The role collaborates with benefits colleagues, handles HR inquiries, maintains I‑9 files, and assists with open enrollment, while

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
• SHRM-CP certification is preferred.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in benefits and/or HR administration and HRIS data entry, preferably in a professional, technical, or consulting environment.
• Basic knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Professional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• A high degree of integrity and a commitment to following company policies and HR procedures.
• Demonstrated initiative, self‑motivation, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, along with analytical, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the benefits team to process new-hire benefit enrollments, support the annual open enrollment process, and assist with employee benefit related tasks and procedures.
• Process employee changes—including employment status, compensation, and personal information—in the HRIS system accurately and on time.
• Maintain and audit personnel and I-9 files and support the recruiting team with new hire administration.
• Assist with coordinating company programs and events.
• Provide responsive, professional service to employees and managers regarding general HR inquiries.
• Manage incoming and outgoing email, faxes, document scanning, and other benefit/HR administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with corporate functions and business units on shared initiatives as a member of the corporate HR team.
• Perform other HR administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Benefits administration

HRIS data entry

Customer service

Confidentiality

Documentation

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in HR/business

SHRM-CP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS software

Job description

We offer career growth with a team that works hard, strives to be the best and has fun doing it!

Human Resources Benefits Specialist – Position and Responsibilities

As a Human Resources Benefits Specialist with Middough, you will collaborate with the corporate Human Resources team across all office locations. This role supports benefits administration, HRIS data entry and reporting, personnel and I-9 file management, first-level employee HR inquiries, and general HR administration. The Human Resources Benefits Specialist will also assist with new-hire orientation/onboarding and employee offboarding.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collaborate with the benefits team to process new-hire benefit enrollments, support the annual open enrollment process, and assist with employee benefit related tasks and procedures.
• Process employee changes—including employment status, compensation, and personal information—in the HRIS system accurately and on time.
• Maintain and audit personnel and I-9 files and support the recruiting team with new hire administration.
• Assist with coordinating company programs and events.
• Provide responsive, professional service to employees and managers regarding general HR inquiries.
• Manage incoming and outgoing email, faxes, document scanning, and other benefit/HR administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with corporate functions and business units on shared initiatives as a member of the corporate HR team.
• Perform other HR administrative duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skills

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
• SHRM-CP certification is preferred.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in benefits and/or HR administration and HRIS data entry, preferably in a professional, technical, or consulting environment.
• Basic knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Professional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• A high degree of integrity and a commitment to following company policies and HR procedures.
• Demonstrated initiative, self‑motivation, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, along with analytical, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Requirements

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this position, the successful candidate will:

• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, bend or twist, use repeating motions that may include the wrists/hands/fingers and talk and hear.
• Frequently use up-close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Should not expect adverse environmental conditions within company offices.
• May be exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as climbing ladders and/or stairs, extreme heat and/or cold, and/or poor air quality) if or when on‑site at a client facility. Noise levels may be moderate to high at various client sites, hearing protection may be required and/or provided. Safety protections provided by the client and/or company are required to be used and followed.
• May require occasional car or air travel to other company locations or client sites.
• This position requires the candidate/employee to possess and maintain a valid driver's license in their state of residence and auto insurance coverage.

About Middough

Middough Inc. (Middough), founded in 1950, is a leading professional engineering, architecture and project solutions company providing services to a broad spectrum of Fortune 500 clients in nine core industries with offices across the Central, Midwest and Northeast regions. Our diversified team is our greatest asset, and they are challenged with a large variety of interesting projects, management and technical development opportunities and team building experiences. Middough employs the best and brightest individuals who share our passion for excellence and who are dedicated to client satisfaction, quality service, safety awareness and professional development.

What Middough Offers

We offer a growth and learning culture which encourages and supports employee development through a wide variety of tools and resources such as the company Learning Management System, Middough Learning Center.

Middough provides an opportunity to bring your talents and expertise to a successful and growing organization for your career advancement goals.

Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation and the following comprehensive benefits package, based on eligibility and plan terms/changes:

• A hybrid work model for work‑life flexibility (based on business and client needs)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company paid Short/Long Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and Travel Insurance
• Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Certifications and Registrations (as applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program

Middough participates in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) E-Verify program to confirm work authorization.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit based factors or any other protected characteristic under protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Middough does not support sponsorship for any applicant that requires an employment visa (i.e., H-1B) to work lawfully in the US.

Special Notes/Instructions

Individuals with a disability that require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, contact [e-mail] or call 216-367-6000 for assistance.

Base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location of the role and the candidate’s education, training, and/or experience.