Benefits Specialist

We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support benefits administration for a contract assignment based in Boston, Massachusetts. This Contract position will focus on coordinating employee benefit programs, assisting with leave and COBRA processes, and helping ensure accurate, timely support across compensation and benefits activities. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and practical experience handling day-to-day benefits operations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Administer employee benefit activities by coordinating enrollments, updates, and ongoing program support with accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage COBRA-related tasks, including qualifying event processing, notifications, and follow-up documentation.
• Support leave of absence administration by tracking cases, maintaining records, and communicating status updates to appropriate stakeholders.
• Respond to employee questions regarding benefit plans, eligibility, coverage changes, and general benefits procedures.
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors to resolve benefit issues and ensure smooth day-to-day program operations.
• Maintain organized records and audit benefits data to help ensure compliance, accuracy, and completeness.
• Assist with compensation and benefits coordination by supporting related processes, reporting, and employee communications.

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting employee benefits administration in a coordinator or specialist capacity.
• Working knowledge of COBRA processes and benefits-related compliance practices.
• Familiarity with leave of absence administration and case tracking.
• Ability to manage multiple benefits tasks with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for employee and vendor interactions.
• Proficiency in maintaining benefits records, documentation, and related administrative data.
• Background in compensation and benefits support is preferred.

Compensation

$33.25-$38.50 Hourly

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