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Benefits Specialist
- Robert Half Office Team (Rockleigh, NJ)
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Description We are looking for a skilled Benefits Specialist to join our team in Rockleigh, New Jersey. In this Contract-to-permanent role, you will play an essential part in managing and supporting employee benefits programs across the U.S. and Canada. If you have a strong background in benefits administration and are passionate about enhancing employee wellness, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and oversee employee benefits programs, including open enrollment processes and tactical benefits-related tasks.
• Manage worker’s compensation cases, leave of absence (LOA) requests, and 401(k) programs with precision and compliance.
• Facilitate wellness initiatives and organize multiple events to promote employee health and engagement throughout the year.
• Provide benefits support for a workforce of approximately 1,700 employees in both the U.S. and Canada.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including FMLA, while maintaining accurate benefits records.
• Utilize Dayforce and other HR platforms to efficiently manage benefits-related data and processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address employee inquiries and resolve benefit issues effectively.
• Assist in evaluating and analyzing benefit programs to recommend improvements and cost-saving measures.
• Support bilingual communication needs, with Spanish language skills preferred but not required. Requirements • Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in benefits administration or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits programs, including 401(k), worker’s compensation, and LOA processes.
• Familiarity with HR systems such as Dayforce or similar platforms.
• Proven ability to manage benefits for a large workforce across multiple regions.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements, including FMLA.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in coordinating wellness programs and events.
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not mandatory. 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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