Human Resources Benefits Specialist

CFS; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Smyrna, GA is seeking a Human Resources Benefits Specialist to administer and support employee benefits onsite. The role focuses on open enrollment, benefits compliance, HRIS recordkeeping, and benefits support across medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.

You will assist employees with enrollment questions, coordinate annual open enrollment activities, maintain accurate benefits records in HRIS, and ensure compliance with COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA while working with

Qualifications

• Experience in HR with a strong focus on benefits administration.
• Knowledge of employee benefits programs, open enrollment, and benefits compliance.
• Experience working with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and employee relations skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, eligibility, and coverage questions.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment and communicate benefits information to employees.
• Process new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, and employee terminations.
• Maintain accurate employee benefits records and update HRIS systems.
• Work directly with insurance carriers and benefits vendors to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with benefits billing, invoice reconciliation, and payroll deductions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable benefits regulations, including COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA.
• Support additional HR administrative functions as needed.

Skills

Benefits administration

HRIS experience

Excel

Open enrollment

Communication

Confidentiality

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

The Human Resources Benefits Specialist role in Smyrna, GA supports the administration and management of employee benefits. This onsite position at CFS focuses on open enrollment, benefits compliance, HRIS recordkeeping, and employee support across core benefits programs.

Role Overview

As a Human Resources Benefits Specialist, you will administer employee benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans. You will also assist employees with enrollment and coverage questions, coordinate annual open enrollment activities, maintain accurate benefits records, and help ensure compliance with applicable benefits regulations including COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, eligibility, and coverage questions.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment and communicate benefits information to employees.
• Process new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, and employee terminations.
• Maintain accurate employee benefits records and update HRIS systems.
• Work directly with insurance carriers and benefits vendors to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with benefits billing, invoice reconciliation, and payroll deductions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable benefits regulations, including COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA.
• Support additional HR administrative functions as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in Human Resources with a strong focus on benefits administration.
• Knowledge of employee benefits programs, open enrollment, and benefits compliance.
• Experience working with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and employee relations skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle confidential information.

Tools and Technologies

• HRIS systems
• Microsoft Office
• Excel

Compensation

$30/hour (USD 30 per hourly). The position is located in Smyrna, GA and is onsite.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Retirement plans