Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Benefits Analyst to join our team in Broomfield, Colorado. In this role, you will play a key part in managing employee benefits, resolving complex cases, and ensuring smooth operations for systems and processes. This is a long-term contract position ideal for someone with strong attention to detail and experience in benefits administration and coordination.

Responsibilities :

• Investigate and resolve advanced employee benefits cases escalated from support teams.
• Monitor and address system issues such as file feed errors, calculation discrepancies, and data mismatches.
• Assist with the implementation of benefits administration platforms, including upcoming system launches.
• Prepare and execute Open Enrollment processes, ensuring alignment with the plan year start.
• Run and analyze reports in PeopleSoft and manage data using Excel for manual workflows.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to support onboarding processes for seasonal employees.
• Maintain accurate documentation, track issues, and propose process improvements.
• Conduct compliance monitoring and support adherence to regulations like ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and 401(k) requirements.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures and internal process documentation.
• Partner with Payroll and Finance teams to ensure seamless benefits-related data integration across systems.
• Proven experience in benefits administration and coordination.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms such as Workday and PeopleSoft.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits regulations, including ACA, ERISA, and COBRA.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and manipulation.
• Ability to troubleshoot system and data issues effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for vendor and stakeholder interactions.
• Experience with Open Enrollment processes and employee-facing communications.
• Familiarity with compliance monitoring and process documentation.