Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Robert Half • Reston, VA • 1h ago

Description

We are looking for a Part Time Compensation & Benefits Specialist to support the administration of employee benefit programs for an industrial organization in Reston, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position will focus on maintaining accurate benefit operations, assisting employees with plan-related questions, and coordinating with internal teams and external providers to keep programs running smoothly. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to compliance-focused benefits processes while helping deliver a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities:

Administer day-to-day employee benefit programs across health, retirement, life, disability, and related offerings through Workday and partner systems.

Examine benefits invoices for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate with finance and accounts payable to ensure timely processing and proper allocation.

Support annual enrollment activities by preparing materials, updating elections, and helping organize employee information sessions.

Partner with third-party administrators and insurance carriers to address enrollment issues, billing concerns, and participant questions.

Maintain organized and accurate benefits records while protecting sensitive employee information in line with privacy standards.

Track eligibility for part-time and variable-hour employees to help ensure benefit offers are issued within required timeframes.

Respond to employee inquiries by explaining benefit options, coverage details, and administrative processes in a clear and thorough manner.

Contribute to special assignments and related benefits projects as business needs arise.

Requirements - At least 3 years of experience in benefits administration or a similar human resources role.

Practical experience using Workday for benefits-related processes and employee records management.

Working knowledge of applicable federal and state benefits regulations, including leave and healthcare compliance requirements.

Strong ability to collaborate with benefit vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve operational issues effectively.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with benefits platforms and reporting tools.

Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex benefits information to employees.

High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. TalentMatch®

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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