Sr Specialist, Benefits
K2 Services is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Benefits Specialist to support the administration and operations of the company’s employee benefit programs. Reporting to the Benefits Manager, this role will assist with day-to-day benefits administration, open enrollment, vendor management, and merger-related benefits integration. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and dedicated to ensuring a smooth and positive benefits experience for employee ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administer and support all employee benefits programs: health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), wellness, and other voluntary benefits.
- Assist with annual open enrollment: coordinate with vendors, manage communications, support HR business partners, and ensure accurate enrollment in Workday or other HRIS.
- Support onboarding of new employees into K2 benefits programs, including merger-related integrations, ensuring smooth enrollment and accurate data.
- Partner with vendors: assist with contract management, monitor performance, resolve billing/invoice issues, and support cost and service optimization.
- Ensure compliance with benefits regulations, retirement plans, and filings (e.g., IRS, ERISA, 5500, COBRA, ACA).
- Support retirement plan administration, including 401(k) setup, contributions, recordkeeping, participant education, and plan testing.
- Collaborate with payroll and finance teams to ensure accurate tax treatment of benefits, contributions, and reimbursements.
- Maintain accurate benefits data in Workday (or other HRIS), run reports, and support audits.
- Provide guidance and support to employees on benefits-related questions, plan changes, and issues.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for benefits programs.
- Contribute to benefits communications, including guides, FAQs, webinars, and employee education.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, benchmarking, and enhancements to benefits programs.
- Strong understanding of benefits compliance (ERISA, IRS rules, 5500 filings, COBRA, ACA), retirement plan administration (especially 401(k)), and tax implications.
- Solid project management skills, with ability to support open enrollment and benefits initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills and experience running or interpreting benefits reports.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- Collaborative and adaptable, able to work closely with the Benefits Manager and other HR team members.
Experience:
- 3–7 years of experience in benefits administration or total rewards, including hands-on management of benefit programs and vendors.
- Experience using HRIS systems (ideally Workday) for benefits administration and open enrollment.
- Demonstrated ability to support vendor relationships.
- Experience supporting benefits work during a merger, acquisition, or large-scale employee integration is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
- CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) highly preferred.
- Additional benefits-related certifications (e.g., IFEBP certifications ) are a plus.
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