Benefits Specialist – Temporary | Potential Permanent
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Springfield MA Area | On-Site
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Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
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$35–$40/hour | $70K–$75K if hired permanently
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3-month temporary assignment with long-term potential
A well-established academic institution is seeking an experienced
Benefits Specialist to join their HR team. The immediate priority is leave of absence and employee accommodation management, so strong hands-on experience in these areas is essential.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage employee accommodations and communication
- Manage multi-state leaves of absence, including documentation, notices, tracking, and PTO/pay integration
- Conduct new hire benefits orientations
- Handle benefits invoice reconciliation and wellness programs
- Manage tuition assistance and retirement plan programs
- Support retirement plan audits and compliance reporting
- Pull HRIS data and reports for compliance and benefits administration
What We’re Looking For:
- At least 3 years of benefits experience
- Strong multi-state leave management experience
- Knowledge of leave, PTO, and payroll integration
- Experience managing employee accommodations and interactive dialogues
- HRIS experience with reporting and data management
- Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
- Bachelor’s degree required for permanent employment
If leave management and employee accommodations are your specialty, we’d love to hear from you!
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