Benefits Specialist
- Location
- Irvine, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- Today
Skills & highlights for this role
- benefit administration
- health and welfare benefits
- benefit funding management
- payroll coordination
- third-party benefit administrator management
- ERISA
- COBRA
- Section 125
- FMLA
- attention to detail
- problem solving
- customer service
- verbal communication
- written communication
Also useful
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
About the role
- Primary contact to address employee benefit related questions and issues.
- Provide policy interpretation of benefit questions and issues; investigate and respond to employee benefit inquiries; ensure resolution of complex issues and inquiries from employees, human resources, third party providers and other stakeholders.
- Responsible for performing benefit analysis related to benefit deductions taken and benefit funding, as well as benefit reconciliation and preparation of monthly benefit reporting.
- Conduct audits of various benefit programs to ensure compliance.
- Communicate directly with insurance carriers with employee claim discrepancies in enrollment.
- Develop and manage ongoing benefit related communication plan, including the distribution of communications.
- Assist in the design, implementation and maintenance of benefits programs (i.e. medical and dental insurance programs, life insurance and accidental death policies, short and long-term disability programs, retirement programs, etc.)
- Assist in annual enrollment project and wellness programs throughout the year.
- Remain current on changing Federal and State regulations and legislation that may affect employee benefits, including ERISA, COBRA, Section 125 and FMLA.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Five to seven (5-7) years of experience in benefit administration in an HR environment with direct, hands-on experience in health and welfare.
- Experience with benefit related interfaces and managing benefit funding (401k, Deferred Comp, HSA, etc.)
- Experience interacting with Payroll team as it relates to benefit administration.
- Experience in managing relationship with a third party benefit administrator.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong customer service and both verbal and written communication skills.
Desired Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR/SPHR) a plus
Additional Information
If you have the experience & qualifications. please respond with your resume in a Word document.
About the Company
Healthcare Talent is assisting our client in their search for Benefits Special for their corporate office in Irvine. This position is responsible for overseeing and administration of employee benefits specializing in health insurance, leave of absence and retirement plans.
Our Client develops computer-based practice management and electronic health records (EHR) solutions as well as revenue cycle management applications and connectivity services for medical and dental group practices and hospitals throughout the U.S. Being named among America's 100 Best Small Companies by Forbes, this is an excellent opportunity for advancement for someone who is truly passionate about their work and wants to contribute to the organization's vision.
From HealthCare Talent's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Common questions
Where is the Benefits Specialist job at HealthCare Talent located?
This Benefits Specialist position at HealthCare Talent is located in Irvine, CA (On-site). Always check HealthCare Talent's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
What qualifications are required for Benefits Specialist at HealthCare Talent?
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