Remote Benefits Specialist: Health Plans & Compliance

Engagepeo; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Weeks Paid Time-Off per Year

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance Plan or HSA with a+

Life Insurance

Dental and Vision

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Pre-tax Savings on premiums

Medical Expense FSA

Dependent Care FSA

401(k) employer match

Commuter and Parking Pre-tax Benefits

Pet Insurance

Theme Park Discounts

Job summary

Engage PEO is hiring a Benefits Specialist to administer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans for clients. This full-time, non-exempt position offers remote work in the United States and requires a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years in benefits administration.

You will handle plan enrollments, carrier communications, open enrollment, and benefits inquiries, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years' experience in benefits administration.
• Familiarity with insurance agencies or brokers and PEO experience is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office and intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Federal and State laws regarding employee benefits and insurance (ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA).

Responsibilities

• Administer health and welfare benefit plans.
• Client-sponsored plans setup and ongoing carrier enrollment, reconciliation, and support.
• Process status change reports daily for enrollments, terminations, and life events.
• Respond to benefits inquiries on plan provisions, enrollments, status changes, and other inquiries.
• Update coverage on approved/denied evidence of insurability.
• Participate in open enrollment activities.
• Work with carriers to resolve claims, eligibility, and service issues.
• Process requests for Life, Disability, and related coverages.
• Respond to correspondence from clients, employees, and vendors.
• Conduct audits and quality checks for data accuracy.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

ClientSpace

PrismHR

Job description

Engage PEO is hiring a Benefits Specialist to administer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans for clients. This full-time, non-exempt position offers remote work in the United States and requires a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years in benefits administration.

You will handle plan enrollments, carrier communications, open enrollment, and benefits inquiries, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.