Temporary Benefits Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a Scottsdale-based company to hire a Temporary Benefits Specialist for a 4-month, on-site assignment. You will support day-to-day benefits administration with a focus on accuracy and efficiency, leveraging Excel and HRIS tools.

The role requires 3+ years in benefits administration, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication. You will interact with carriers, manage enrollments, and provide timely benefits information to employees.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of benefits administration experience.
• Intermediate Excel, including PivotTables.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits systems.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Discretion handling confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Administer benefits programs across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Process enrollments, changes, qualifying events, and terminations.
• Respond to employee questions regarding plans, eligibility, and coverage.
• Maintain benefits data in HRIS and vendor systems.
• Reconcile benefit invoices and assist with audits for data accuracy.
• Generate reports and analyze benefits data using Excel.
• Coordinate with carriers and vendors to resolve issues.
• Maintain compliance with policies and federal/state regulations.
• Assist with open enrollment and benefits communications.
• Support additional HR projects during the contract.

Skills

Benefits administration

Excel skills

HRIS

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

HRIS systems

Benefits software

Job description

Temporary Benefits Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with a company in Scottsdale who is in need of temporary benefits support.

This is a 4-month contract, fully on site supporting day-to-day benefits administration in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employee benefits, excellent attention to detail, and intermediate Excel skills. The hourly range is up to $34/HR DOE.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.
• Process benefit enrollments, changes, qualifying life events, and terminations.
• Respond to employee questions regarding benefit plans, eligibility, and coverage.
• Ensure benefits information is accurate and maintained within HRIS and vendor systems.
• Reconcile benefits invoices and assist with audits to ensure data accuracy.
• Generate reports and analyze benefits data using Excel.
• Partner with insurance carriers and third-party vendors to resolve employee and plan issues.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Assist with open enrollment activities and benefits communications as needed.
• Support additional HR projects during the contract assignment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of benefits administration experience is required.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including formulas, sorting/filtering, and PivotTables.
• Experience working with HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.

Pay Details: $30.00 to $34.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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