Senior Benefits Specialist

$85,000–$95,000 + bonus

a global leader in manufacturing, is seeking a Senior Benefits Specialist to join its team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning benefits administration while staying hands-on with payroll in a fast-paced, multi-state environment.

Why You’ll Love This Senior Benefits Specialist Role:

• Global, publicly traded organization with strong financial stability
• Clear upward mobility — multiple internal promotions across finance and HR leadership
• High-impact role supporting 900+ employees across 15 states
• Project-driven, fast-paced environment with continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent benefits with strong employer cost coverage
• Exposure to expatriate payroll and multi-entity complexity

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Benefits Specialist:

• Administer full-cycle employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), HSA/FSA
• Manage open enrollment, COBRA administration, and life event changes (new hires, separations, status updates)
• Perform monthly and biweekly benefit audits to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Support biweekly and monthly payroll processing for ~900 employees across multiple states
• Process expatriate payroll items including pay statements, fringe benefits, and rebill management (15 expats)
• Maintain accurate employee data within HRIS and payroll systems
• Create and maintain compensation, benefits, accrual, and general reporting
• Support year-end reporting including W-2, W-2c, and ACA requirements
• Partner with leadership on process improvement initiatives and system enhancements
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to benefits and payroll

Ideal Background for a Senior Benefits Specialist:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• 3+ years of experience in benefits administration with light to moderate payroll exposure
• Experience supporting mid-sized to large organizations (100+ employees preferred)
• Familiarity with open enrollment, COBRA, and employee life cycle changes
• ADP Workforce Now experience preferred (other large HRIS systems welcomed)
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, reporting, reconciliations)
• High attention to detail with strong confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

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