Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist

3-6 months, could extend

Hourly: $37-45

Hybrid, 2-3 days on site - Boston

Full Time: 35 hours/week

Must-Haves:

• Benefits administration experience, including exposure to retirement plans
• Experience supporting retirement programts
• Knowledge of both defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Workday experience
• Prior Open Enrollment support experience
• Higher education or nonprofit experience

Temporary Benefits Generalist (Hybrid)

Seeking an experienced Benefits Generalist to join its HR team on a temporary basis for approximately 3-6 months, with an anticipated start date of early to mid October. This individual will play a key role in supporting the administration of a significant early retirement initiative while also assisting with the organization's annual Open Enrollment process.

Working alongside a collaborative three-person Benefits Administration team, the Benefits Generalist will serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries, providing excellent customer service and guidance throughout the retirement election and enrollment periods. This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity, requiring 2-3 days per week onsite and the remainder remote.

Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation and execution of an early retirement program
• Respond to a high volume of employee questions regarding benefits and retirement options
• Assist with Open Enrollment administration and employee communications
• Partner closely with the Benefits team to ensure a seamless employee experience
• Maintain accurate records and support benefits-related administration

Must-Haves:

• Benefits administration experience, including exposure to retirement plans
• Experience supporting an early retirement program and/or workforce reduction initiative
• Knowledge of both defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Workday experience
• Prior Open Enrollment support experience
• Higher education or nonprofit experience

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