Temp Benefits Specialist

Talent Acquisition LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Benefits Specialist to join its Human Resources team. This role supports administration of employee benefits, wellness programs, and compliance, with a focus on accuracy and strong service. The assignment is projected to be 3 months temp to perm.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on benefits administration experience, excellent communication, and meticulous attention to detail. Experience with COBRA, HSA/FSA, and HRIS is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required.
• 3+ years of benefits administration experience.
• Experience in law firm or professional services preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Administer benefits programs including COBRA, HSA/FSA, commuter benefits, and dependent/elder care.
• Serve as primary contact for benefits questions and provide new-hire guidance.
• Support open enrollment, wellness initiatives, and employee education programs.
• Assist with FMLA and paid/unpaid leave administration.
• Prepare termination benefits materials and track retiree premium payments.
• Reconcile and audit monthly benefits invoices and ensure timely processing.
• Maintain benefits communications and HR resources.
• Support HR projects, reporting, and other departmental initiatives.

Skills

Benefits administration

Employee service

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

SharePoint

Job description

A leading law firm is seeking a Benefits Specialist to join its Human Resources team in Washington, DC. This position will support the administration of employee benefits and wellness programs, serve as a key resource for employee inquiries, and assist with benefits compliance, reporting, audits, and special projects. This a projected to be a 3 month temp to perm assignment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on benefits administration experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent employee service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer benefits programs, including COBRA, retiree and domestic partner benefits, HSA/FSA programs, commuter benefits, and dependent/elder care programs.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and provide new-hire benefits guidance.
• Support open enrollment, benefits fairs, wellness initiatives, and employee education programs.
• Assist with FMLA and paid/unpaid leave administration.
• Prepare termination benefits materials and track retiree premium payments.
• Reconcile and audit monthly benefits invoices and ensure timely processing.
• Conduct benefits audits and maintain accurate records in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Maintain benefits communications and internal resources.
• Support HR projects, research, reporting, and other departmental initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of benefits administration or benefits program coordination experience; law firm or professional services experience preferred.
• Knowledge of employee benefit plans and applicable employment laws.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• HRIS experience required; Ceridian Dayforce and SharePoint experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.