Benefits Specialist

Robert Half • Bridgewater, NJ • 3h ago

Description

We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support benefits administration and employee enrollment activities for a Long-term Contract position in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This role will play an important part in guiding a smooth open enrollment cycle, helping maintain accurate records, and assisting employees with benefits-related updates. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with benefits processes, strong attention to detail, and a practical understanding of compliance requirements in a fast-paced HR environment.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate day-to-day benefits administration tasks with a focus on supporting the open enrollment period for the upcoming plan year.

Review employee benefit elections and related documentation to help ensure records are complete, accurate, and aligned with established policies.

Enter and validate benefits data in HR and benefits systems, checking manual updates carefully to reduce errors.

Assist staff members with self-service benefit changes by providing clear guidance through online enrollment tools when needed.

Prepare and maintain spreadsheets for data tracking, reporting, and file uploads tied to benefits activity.

Support enrollment changes associated with updated carrier offerings and revised plan options during the enrollment cycle.

Monitor handling of electronic and paper forms to help maintain compliance with benefits administration standards.

Partner with internal stakeholders to address employee questions and resolve routine benefits-related issues efficiently.

Requirements

Prior experience administering employee benefits, including direct involvement in open enrollment activities.

Working knowledge of compliance considerations related to benefits documentation and employee elections.

Proficiency with spreadsheets and comfort using them for data review, tracking, and uploads.

Experience working in HRIS such as ADP or Workday or benefits administration platforms to manage employee records and reporting.

Strong accuracy and proofreading skills, especially when reviewing manual data entry.

Ability to work independently on administrative assignments with minimal ramp-up time.

Effective communication skills for assisting employees with benefit updates and system navigation.

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

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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